Product Owner (Fintech)

TL;DR

Product Owner - Life Events: Defining, building, and optimizing propositions for specific life events for customers with an accent on developing the first MVP for new initiatives. Focus on identifying and prioritizing features, collaborating with agile teams, and ensuring customer value.

Location: Hybrid in Leeds, requiring at least two days per week in the office.

Salary: £61,344–£68,160

Company

hirify.global is an innovative, fast-changing business focused on redefining banking by putting customers at the heart of its operations.

What you will do

• Lead the vision, strategy, and roadmap for a set of Life Events Propositions.
• Build, manage, and prioritize a clear product backlog aligned with customer needs and Group objectives.
• Utilize data, insight, and research to understand customer behavior and identify opportunities to improve journeys.
• Partner closely with engineering, design, analytics, and policy teams to deliver high-quality features and experiences.
• Track KPIs, measure outcomes, and drive continuous improvement across propositions.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the bank to ensure alignment and effective governance.

Requirements

• Experience in product ownership or product management in a digital setting.
• Experience prioritising product backlogs.
• Good understanding of agile toolsets such as Jira/Jira Align.
• Strong customer-centric approach with the ability to simplify complex financial journeys.
• Confident using data and insight to guide decisions and shape priorities (e.g., Adobe Analytics).
• Effective communicator who can influence and collaborate across teams and seniority levels.

Nice to have

• Relevant experience within the Financial Services industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with goals set for senior roles and support packages like menopause health and cancer initiatives.
• Reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location, and working patterns.
• Guaranteed interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities, long-term health, or neurodivergent conditions through the Disability Confident Scheme.
• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes, including free shares.
• Flexible benefits package and 30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.