Swift Lab Product Owner (Fintech)

TL;DR

Swift Lab Product Owner (Fintech): Leading the delivery of critical SWIFT connectivity capabilities and modernizing a global payment network with an accent on product roadmap ownership, strategic execution, and stakeholder management. Focus on building a new SWIFT gateway, enhancing security and compliance, and driving team performance.

Location: Hybrid in Edinburgh, Scotland (at least two days per week in office)

Salary: £106,565 – £125,370

Company

hirify.global is transforming its financial services and technologies to shape the future of finance.

What you will do

• Lead delivery of critical SWIFT connectivity capabilities, ensuring alignment to agreed priorities and regulatory deadlines.
• Shape and own the product roadmap, translating strategy into actionable backlogs and delivery increments.
• Drive key modernisation initiatives, including the buildout of a new SWIFT gateway to replace GTX.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships across various departments and external partners.
• Maintain a strong focus on risk, security, resilience, and compliance in every delivery decision.
• Champion high-quality people leadership, coaching, and developing colleagues to grow their skills and impact.

Requirements

• Extensive experience delivering complex technology or platform change within large organisations.
• Background in payments, financial messaging, or international banking, ideally with exposure to SWIFT, CHAPS, or high value payments.
• Strong understanding of technical infrastructure, integration patterns, and controls required for secure payment connectivity.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire teams, build followship, and cultivate a positive, high-performance culture.
• Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and navigating complex delivery environments.
• Experience shaping and managing product roadmaps with clear prioritisation and disciplined governance.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with SWIFT products (e.g., FIN, ISO 20022, RMA, SRM, CSP controls).
• Experience overseeing infrastructure modernisation or gateway migrations.
• Understanding of the broader Payments Services Platform and UK regulatory landscape.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.
• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual bonus award, subject to Group performance.
• Share schemes, including free shares.
• Flexible benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
• 30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays, along with wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies.