Product Owner

Job title: Product Owner

Location: Halifax (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 Months (Potential to Extend)

Rate: 500 per day (Umbrella) or a PAYE salary of 75,000 per annum

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the dynamic world of financial services? Our client is on the lookout for a passionate and driven Product Owner to join their innovative team! This is an exciting opportunity to shape platform functionality and enhance financial products that meet client needs. If you're eager to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

Your Role: As a Product Owner, you will report directly to the Team Product Owner and play a pivotal role in designing, launching, and refining platform functionality. Here's what you can expect:

• Customer-Centric Focus: Personally meet customer needs related to standard products and services while supervising a team of customer advisors.
• Product Development: Analyse and evaluate the feasibility of proposed complex financial products. Develop and amend these products with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Compliance Oversight: Investigate standard and non-routine incidents, providing expert advice while coordinating with internal functions to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
• Risk Management: Develop and deliver contingency plans for significant aspects of risk management, identifying and implementing improvements to existing business practices.
• Team Development: Implement a formal development framework for your team and coach others to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver contingency plans for significant aspects of the risk management process.
• Take charge of implementing a formal development framework for your team with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Continuously monitor product performance, delivering measurable business value with each release. Use data-driven insights to inform product decisions.
• Actively coach and mentor others in your area of expertise, promoting a culture of growth and learning.
• Pursue personal development opportunities to stay ahead in the evolving financial landscape.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Product Owner, particularly in platform functionality and financial products.
• Strong understanding of compliance and risk management principles.
• Experience delivering Microsoft Viva Suite products, especially Viva Engage and Viva Amplify.
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• A proactive approach to customer needs analysis and problem-solving.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in enhancing financial products and services that make a difference for our clients.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented professionals in a supportive and innovative atmosphere.
• Development Opportunities: Benefit from continuous learning and professional growth as you advance your career.

If you are excited about the opportunity to drive change and enhance a vital platform in the financial services sector, apply today! Join us in creating innovative solutions that empower financial advisers and their clients.

We can't wait to meet you! Let's shape the future of financial services together!

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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