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.