Product Lead (Fintech)

TL;DR

Product Lead (Fintech): Owning a clear slice of a product or journey within the Consumer Deposits or Payments platforms with an accent on problem definition, delivery, and ongoing optimization. Focus on leading discovery and delivery within a stable cross-functional team, balancing customer desirability, commercial viability, and regulatory requirements.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, or Manchester. Work style is hybrid (at least 40% of time in office).

Salary: £61,344–£68,160

Company

A leading UK financial services organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, currently rebooting its digital infrastructure.

What you will do

• Own a clear slice of a product or journey from problem definition through to delivery and optimization.
• Lead discovery and delivery within a stable cross-functional product team.
• Define and prioritize the product backlog based on evidence and customer insight.
• Ensure safe and compliant delivery within the organization’s risk appetite.
• Balance customer desirability, commercial viability, technical feasibility, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the growth of others through coaching and contribution to product communities.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience owning outcomes for a product, feature, or journey.
• 2+ years of experience in financial services or regulated environments.
• Strong prioritization and decision-making capability.
• Confidence using data, insight, and experimentation to guide decisions.
• Experience working in cross-functional product teams.
• Awareness of risk, controls, and regulation in product delivery.

Nice to have

• Exposure to mobile-first or large-scale digital products.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Share schemes including free shares.
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies.
• Support for workplace adjustments and flexible working patterns.