Contract Product Owner

Product Owner - Remediation & Data Platforms Contract | Outside IR35 | £622.50 per day Location: UK-based (predominantly remote with occasional London travel) Overview An 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