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Product Owner - Remediation & Data PlatformsContract | Outside IR35 | £622.50 per day
Location: UK-based (predominantly remote with occasional London travel)
OverviewAn opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Owner to join a high-profile regulatory remediation programme within the financial services sector. This role is suited to someone who combines strong product ownership capability with a solid understanding of data-led solutions and remediation processes.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that business requirements are clearly defined, prioritised, and delivered effectively, acting as the crucial link between business stakeholders and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities*Take ownership of remediation-focused product delivery within a regulatory programme environment
*Define and manage the product backlog, ensuring priorities align with business and regulatory goals
*Translate complex regulatory and operational requirements into clear, actionable user stories
*Work closely with engineering and architecture teams to ensure solutions are fit for purpose
*Act as a conduit between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams
*Validate that outputs meet both business expectations and regulatory requirements
*Support delivery phases including implementation, go-live, and post-release activities
Required Experience*Demonstrable experience operating as a Product Owner or Product Manager within Financial Services
*Strong exposure to remediation programmes (e.g. redress, customer rectification, regulatory change)
*Experience working in regulated environments (ideally UK-based)
*Proven track record of managing stakeholders across business and technology functions
*Delivery-focused mindset with the ability to drive outcomes in complex environments
Technical & Domain Knowledge*Good understanding of data platforms and data-driven delivery approaches
*Ability to engage confidently with technical teams including architects and engineers
*Familiarity with concepts such as data pipelines, warehouses, or large-scale data processing environments
*Previous exposure to remediation solutions built on modern data platforms is highly desirable
What Success Looks Like*Clear alignment between business objectives and delivered solutions
*Effective ownership and prioritisation of remediation deliverables
*Strong stakeholder confidence throughout the programme lifecycle
*Delivery of robust, compliant, and scalable solutions
Additional Information*Initial contract expected to run for 6-9 months
*Start date targeted for early June
*Predominantly remote, with occasional travel to London as required