Senior Product Owner

Walkers; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law and professional services firm is seeking a Senior Product Owner in London. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to define product needs, manage backlogs, and ensure timely delivery of solutions in a complex environment. Ideal candidates should have strong expertise in agile methodologies and significant experience in financial services. Our firm values diversity and aims to empower individuals in their roles.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency in business analysis and process engineering techniques.
• Extensive experience on software development projects in financial services.
• Knowledge in UX, UI, and CX design skills.
• Strong understanding of financial services products and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and prioritize the program backlog with stakeholders.
• Develop product vision and roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Lead planning and prioritization of features and user stories.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure requirements are clearly interpreted.
• Assess product performance and adjust based on feedback.

Skills

Agile Product Ownership

Business Analysis

Process Engineering

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Education

Certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager

Scrum Product Owner

Certified Business Analysis Professional

Black Belt Lean Six Sigma

Tools

ADO

Miro

Job description

We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.

Overview of role

Office: London (min of 40% office attendance required)

The Senior Product Owner will form part of Digital Delivery and be mandated to specific business areas to work alongside business owners to interpret their product needs and design roadmaps and backlogs and manage the technological output in collaboration with teams, so that the business grows and continues to deliver excellent products and services to client in an ever-evolving world. This role requires strong expertise in agile product ownership combined with business analysis and process engineering skills, with a focus on delivering value in complex software development projects within the financial services industry.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Act as the primary conduit between business stakeholders, customers, and agile teams to define and prioritize the program backlog in alignment with SAFe and Scrum practices.
• Develop and communicate a clear product vision and roadmap that supports strategic business objectives and customer needs on behalf of the relevant business owners.
• Lead the planning, grooming, and prioritization of features, user stories and acceptance criteria to maximize product value and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate closely with Delivery, Architecture, Engineering, and Agile Teams to refine backlogs, guide the analysis process and ensure business requirements are well interpreted
• Conduct detailed business analysis and process engineering to translate business requirements into well-defined, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Continuously assess product performance, customer feedback, and market trends to make data-driven decisions and adjustments.
• Support compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to financial services through product design and delivery.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting lean thinking and problem-solving exercise within teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency, trust, and collaboration.
• UX, UI and CX experience knowledge and skills and the ability to apply it incrementally
• Mentor and coach junior Product Owners and team members in lean thinking and value creation

Education, Skills & Experience

• Deep understanding and practical experience of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Scrum methodologies, including backlog management, PI planning, and agile metrics.
• Proficiency in business analysis and process engineering techniques, i.e. requirements elicitation, process mapping, gap analysis, and workflow optimization.
• Extensive experience working on software development projects, preferably within financial services or regulated industries.
• Design Thinking experience (UX, UI and CX) and wireframe/prototyping creation skills/experience and experience in applying it incrementally
• Strong understanding of financial services products, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
• Strong problem-solving skills and data driven decision making
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of managing diverse teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to influence and foster collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience with product management tools (e.g., ADO, Miro) and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Relevant qualifications such as Certified SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM), Scrum Product Owner, Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or Black Belt Lean Six Sigma

Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.