Product Owner

Industry: Fintech (Mortgage Specialisation)

Location: Leeds City Centre - at least 3-4 days in the office and travel to client sites

Job Overview:

As a Product Owner at MQube, you will be instrumental in developing our innovative mortgage-focused SaaS products. This role is ideal for a PO early in their career looking to expand in a vibrant fintech environment. You will be actively involved in the build phase of our SaaS offerings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure our solutions are both technologically advanced and market-relevant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and prioritize product requirements and roadmaps in alignment with our strategic vision and customer needs.
• Translate complex business needs into actionable user stories and acceptance criteria for the development team.
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to ensure product designs are user-centric and align with business goals.
• Manage the product backlog and coordinate sprint planning with the Scrum team.
• Utilize data analytics to monitor product performance and identify optimization opportunities.
• Facilitate effective communication across technical and non-technical teams.
• Engage in all Agile ceremonies, including planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

Qualifications:

• Confident outlook and approach.
• Full understanding of Agile and how it relates to a PO role.
• Background in technology and experience in a similar role.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Exceptional communication and team collaboration abilities, superb command of the written word.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Keen interest in fintech and mortgage industry innovations.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Github, JIRA).
• Must have legal right to work in the UK.

Preferred but not Essential:

• Prior experience in a fintech start-up or related industry.
• Familiarity with mortgage or financial services.

Benefits:

💙 The MQube package

💸 Competitive pay (based on experience).

🏦 Salary exchange, generous pension contributions.

🩺 Private healthcare.

💰 Life insurance (4x salary).

💪 Discounted gym membership.

📚 Complete support with CPD.

🌴 30 days’ annual leave (+ 5 personal days + bank holidays).

🤸♂️ Flexible working.

🚲 Cycle to Work scheme.

🥐 Complimentary snacks and drinks, team events, and a flexible workspace.