At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead product management for API and payments, ensuring high-quality documentation and delivery.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in the financial services and technology sector.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make an impact in open banking and shape the future of digital payments.
- Qualifications: 5-10 years in product management with strong API and payments experience.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
The role will suit a dynamic and versatile Senior Product Owner / Manager with 5-10 years experience working in API-first environments and at least 3 years of experience specifically with Payments / open banking implementations. We’re looking for someone with strong API product ownership, technical business analysis and technical API documentation experience.
You will cover and lead the end-to-end lifecycle of Products from requirements gathering to sprint execution, product delivery to high-quality documentation. The person we are looking for is comfortable working autonomously whilst also highly collaborative; we are a small team with a broad remit and everyone is expected and required to be able to work flexibly and respond to short-notice changes to our plans. You will also manage one role, a hybrid product analyst and delivery manager.
Key Responsibilities and Activities
- Product ownership and analysis: Work with stakeholders to validate requirements, translating these into functional requirements for the technical architect team. Specifically own the technical specifications of the Standards relating to Read/Write APIs, Open data API, Directory specifications and Dynamic client registration. Promote development of our Standards regarding open banking and open finance, including contributing to thought pieces and speaking at external engagements to support internal strategy, and contribute to discussions regarding Standards within the remit of the Long Term Regulatory Framework and Future Entity. Engage with other industry bodies, particularly Pay.UK regarding ISO 20022. Develop and own internal framework documentation to support development and maintenance of Standards. Map and document end-to-end data lineage from ISO 20022 message structures, ensuring traceability, compliance, and accurate impact assessment for proposed API changes.
- Technical Documentation: Work with lead architect to translate complex technical concepts, protocols, and workflows (e.g., OAuth2, webhooks, JSON schemas) into clear documentation for both internal and external audiences. Includes technical specifications, Open API ('swagger') files, and supporting Customer Experience and Operational Guidelines. Work with and review technical authors to write and maintain clear, accurate, and developer friendly documentation (e.g., API references, integration guides, release notes). Collaborate with architect to ensure documentation reflects API functionality.
Experience and Knowledge
- Proven experience of Product management / Product Ownership end-to-end API delivery in a technical/API-focused environment.
- Strong experience in payments ideally worked on open banking implementations using our Standards, either at an ASPSP or TPP or TSP.
- It is essential to have been responsible for shaping technical documentation as well as experience developing and assuring an organisation's 'voice' through its documentation.
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and common API standards (OpenAPI/Swagger).
- Experience with data modelling tools, Confluence, JIRA, GitHub, and API documentation platforms (e.g., Stoplight, Redoc, SwaggerHub).
- Must be familiar with ISO 20022 and with major UK payment systems (FPS, CHAPS etc.).
- Exposure to Open Banking APIs and Directory services, OAuth2, API Gateway technologies, legacy banking platforms or developer platforms.
- Knowledge of the CMA Order, JROC, smart data legislation (e.g. Data (Use and Access) Bill) and European trends in open banking.
- Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps processes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Interest in and awareness of key trends in digital banking, open finance and smart data, and AI as it pertains to payments.
- The ideal candidate will have managed teams/scrums including business analysts, UX designers and copywriters before.
We’re Hiring: Product Manager - Payments, API, Technical employer: Sanderson
At Sanderson, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Belfast. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities for advancement, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while enjoying competitive rewards and a strong focus on health and safety compliance. Join us to take ownership of impactful projects and be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions.
