Product Owner

Product Owner
12 Month contract initially + Extensions
Based: Hybrid - 2 days p/w onsite in London
Rate - £400 - £500 p/d via Umbrella

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Product Owner on a long term program of work.

We are looking for an experienced Product Owner with strong Trade Finance domain expertise, particularly in Supply Chain Finance (SCF). The role will own product requirements and prioritisation, translating business and customer needs into clear deliverables while working closely with business, operations, technology, risk and compliance teams.
* Understanding of banking risk, compliance, KYC/AML and operational controls.
* Experience with Trade Finance/SCF platforms such as Finastra, FIS, CGI Trade360, Surecomp, Newgen, Cleareye, Demica or equivalent is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:
* Own and prioritise the product backlog, roadmap and delivery priorities.
* Translate business needs into epics, features, user stories and acceptance criteria.
* Lead backlog refinement and support sprint planning, reviews and product demonstrations.
* Define MVP scope and prioritise future product enhancements.
* Design and improve end-to-end customer and operational journeys.
* Work with engineering and architecture teams on APIs, integrations, data flows and automation.
* Define business rules, validations, controls, exception scenarios and operational processes.
* Collaborate with Product, Operations, Technology, Risk, Compliance and other key stakeholders.
* Review delivered functionality and ensure it meets agreed business and customer outcomes.
Trade Finance & Supply Chain Finance Expertise

The candidate should have strong knowledge of Trade Finance, with particular expertise in Supply Chain Finance/Supplier Finance/Payables Finance, including:
* Buyer, supplier and funder relationships
* Supplier onboarding and programme enrolment
* Buyer-approved invoices/payables
* Invoice eligibility and validation
* Early payment/invoice discounting
* Funding, pricing and discount calculations
* Credit and programme limits
* Supplier payment and buyer settlement
* Multi-currency processing
* Exceptions, reconciliation and reporting
* ERP, payment and banking platform integrations
Broader knowledge of Letters of Credit, Guarantees, Documentary Collections, Trade Loans and Receivables Finance is desirable.

Key Skills & Experience:
* Strong Product Owner experience within banking, financial services or FinTech.
* Hands-on Trade Finance and Supply Chain Finance product knowledge.
* Experience managing complex product backlogs using Agile/Scrum/Kanban.
* Strong user story and acceptance criteria writing skills.
* Understanding of banking technology, APIs and system integrations.
* Experience with tools such as Jira and Confluence.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.