Senior Product Owner (Payments) - Engine by Starling

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Senior Product Owner (Payments) – Engine by Starling, London

Client: Starling Bank

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d42402a24d51

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks worldwide that aim to build rapid growth businesses using our technology.

Engine is Starling\’s SaaS platform powering Starling Bank, now a separate business for two years.

Starling Bank has experienced significant growth due to its modern, ground-up technology, which is now available globally to financial institutions seeking innovative digital features and efficient back-office processes.

Our team leverages banking expertise and top-tier technology to become the preferred partner for banks and consultancies worldwide.

Hybrid Working

We adopt a hybrid work model, preferring employees to be within commuting distance of our offices for in-person collaboration. Some international travel may be required based on client needs.

About the role

This role is key within Engine’s Product & Technology team, ensuring we understand client needs, sell suitable solutions, and develop the right products. We seek a Payments specialist to lead and shape our product offerings in this domain, which includes:

• Customer and employee-facing Payments experiences supported by our platform
• Developing generic Payments services to expand client offerings
• Collaborating with clients to integrate Engine solutions with local payments providers and schemes

We value versatile, collaborative individuals who enjoy problem-solving and detailed understanding of client needs, working across product strategy, requirements gathering, and engineering.

What you\’ll do:

Product consulting

• Deeply understand Engine’s Payments capabilities and work with Business Development and Delivery teams on sales and client discovery
• Engage clients to understand their needs, conduct workshops, and demo Payments features
• Design and document Payments solutions, clarifying capabilities and limitations
• Propose product improvements aligned with strategy, collaborating with engineering
• Deliver training to partners and clients
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to inform product roadmap
• Create sales materials reflecting product and client insights

Product ownership

• Specialize in Payments, understanding schemes, infrastructure, integrations, and operational processes
• Design product enhancements aligned with business vision, considering client needs
• Develop technical understanding of the product and collaborate with engineering teams

Learn more from case studies and our work with Women In Tech.

Requirements

Your background

• Experience in Payments and possibly Retail/SME banking
• Knowledge of customer experiences, operational processes, and Payments schemes on a technical level
• Background in Product Management or working with Engineering teams as an SME
• Ability to quickly understand problems and present solutions
• Curiosity about technology and how things work
• Technical aptitude and motivation
• Excellent storytelling and presentation skills
• Comfort with ambiguity and flat organizational structures
• Attention to detail and proactive accountability

Our interview process is conversational, designed for mutual understanding. You can expect multiple stages with team members and leadership, and we offer various benefits, including generous holidays, private insurance, and flexible policies.

We encourage applications even if you do not meet every criterion, as we value diverse backgrounds and experiences. Join us in reshaping banking—our team is our strength.

Engine by Starling is committed to diversity and inclusion, considering all applicants equally regardless of protected characteristics. Providing personal data is voluntary and governed by our Privacy Notice. By applying, you consent to our data processing for recruitment purposes.

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