Product Owner

Real Recruitment are delighted to support our client within the financial services sector to recruit a Product Owner, to lead the development and delivery of technology solutions – This is a full time, permanent position, with hybrid working options located in the Sunderland area. About The Company & What’s Available To You Our client is a leading UK wealth management group recognised for driving integration-led growth and reshaping the regulatory landscape. The business combines deep market knowledge, specialist expertise, and innovative technology to deliver exceptional results for clients in a cost-effective way - they’re widely regarded as one of the fastest-growing and most progressive organisations in the financial services sector. Salary up to £60,000 per annum * Hybrid Working Options * Company Pension Scheme * Death in Service * 25 days annual leave Bank Holidays Birthday * Holiday Purchase Scheme * Enhanced Family Friendly Policies * Cycle to Work Scheme About The Role of Product Owner As a Product Owner, you will lead the development and delivery of technology solutions that support our financial advisory and wealth management services. You will work cross-functionally and throughout the product life-cycle to define product vision, translate business needs into actionable development plans, manage priorities and backlog, and ensure successful execution aligned with strategic goal, including business roll out. * Own the product lifecycle from ideation to delivery, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives. * Develop and maintain detailed user stories and requirements that guide development teams. * Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to gather input and prioritise the product backlog. * Lead sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives with development teams. * Manage relationships with external vendors, ensuring service quality, compliance, and integration. * Support business rollout coordination, including training, communications, and change management. * Ensure regulatory and compliance considerations are embedded in product design, especially around data handling and client interactions. * Monitor product performance and user feedback to drive continuous improvement. What You Will Bring * Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role (c4-5 years), preferably in Financial Services. * Demonstrated track record of driving change through Agile delivery frameworks * Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder engagement skills * Experience developing user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria * Ability to work with data-driven insights and translate them into product decisions * Self-directed and accountable * Team focused If you have a background as a Product Owner or Project Manager within technology product development across the Financial Services sector – Apply and we will be in-touch to discuss

Location: SR2, Sunderland, GB

Posted Date: 11/4/2025