Technical Product Owner - FTC (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Description

Grow with the challenge

At the time of inception, cloud-based systems and API fluency were new. But that didn't scare us. We waved goodbye to legacy systems and embraced modern technology – where our true innovation began and didn't stop.

No hierarchy, no egos. Just a spirit of collaboration that flows right throughout our organisation – it’s woven into our DNA. We genuinely want to know about each other’s learnings and expertise, especially where it can help us achieve bigger things.

At ClearBank, we make things happen. We solve problems together because we know that many heads are always better than one. Valuing different perspectives is what sets our culture apart. And being able to disagree and commit is key to our progress. Above all we’re a team because when we win together, it feels so much better than doing it alone.

What you can expect:

ClearBank is a place where you can do things differently and challenge the status quo. We will give you a high level of autonomy and transparency, and we trust you to make the right decisions for the bank. As a Technical Product Owner in Digital Assets you will help ClearBank revolutionise the banking industry, defining the next generation of digital assets for real-world adoption, and exploring how we can apply the power of blockchain technology to enable instant settlement of cross-border payments.

You will take accountability for keeping products in your remit clearly defined and documented: their existing features, service levels, non-functional requirements, and limitations. You will create, manage, and prioritise backlogs and roadmaps for products you own through work within IT Innovation and outside of it. You will work with engineering leaders, Agile Delivery Managers, and other supporting roles on backlog item prioritisation, definition, refinement, and formulating acceptance criteria. You will ensure that only the most important and/or impactful features and enhancements are built next.

And you’ll be joining the #14 fastest-growing tech company in the UK, according to Deloitte Fast 50.

Technical Product Owners require a combination of technical and product management experience and skills. If your experience differs from the tools and approaches we use at ClearBank but you can pick new methods up quickly, please still apply.

Your role includes:

• Be responsible for driving the development and implementation of blockchain-based products or solutions, with a specific emphasis on digital assets within the organization
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements, translating them into actionable plans for the development team, with a specific focus on digital asset management implementation

• Act as the primary point of contact for technical discussions and clarifications, ensuring effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ensure existing functionality, service levels, limitations, and non-functional requirements of the products you own are clearly defined and documented.

• Work closely with IT Innovation developers, managers, staff and principal engineers to define product priorities, delivery backlogs and roadmaps for your group.

• Practice and promoting the “Just Enough” approach to product development and champion a high return on investment within your group.

• Use agile principles to enable collaboration and innovation in the team and with stakeholders outside the team. Contribute to an environment that drive positive energy and a mentality to succeed.

• Define metrics for product success in your area and ensure the group can effectively communicate success both within the team and at all levels of the organisation.

• Work with the Agile Delivery Manager, engineering managers, staff engineers, and principal to balance engineering priorities with product objectives.

• Present your group’s roadmaps, product changes and value metrics across ClearBank.

Requirements

What you'll bring:

• Knowledge in blockchain technology, cryptographic principles, and consensus mechanisms
• A mindset of ownership, leading by example and a default to action approach

• Excellent written communication and presentation skills

• Excellent communication skills that can inspire and align your team and outside stakeholders to the product vision

• Product management or delivery experience in an agile environment.

What makes a great ClearBank team member? Does this sound like you?

• You focus on solutions and positive outcomes, thinking radically and responsibly to find the best result for our customers, your colleagues and the bank;

• You actively seek feedback from others to drive your growth and development, always assuming positive intent from others and develop strong, trusting relationships you’re your colleagues and customers: you really, genuinely care;

• You always strive for the highest quality, but you know that done is better than perfect; you welcome a challenge knowing that they learn as you go and iterate;

• ‘I’ before ’we’, isn’t in your vocabulary

If this sounds like you then we encourage you to dust off that CV and apply!

Benefits

What we offer in return:

• We're flexible – We support a culture of flexibility which allows our employees to achieve a strong work-life balance.

• Offices – Work in a way that works for you – whether that’s in the London office, at home, or hybrid.

• Holiday – 27 days of annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.

• Work abroad – You have the flexibility to work outside of the UK for up to 30 days in a rolling 12-month period.

• Socials – Regular social events open to all.

• Holiday swap – Option to swap your bank holidays to any other day of your choice.

• Wellbeing – 24/7 employee assistance programme including mental health support, life assurance and income protection.

• Bigger than ClearBank – Take a couple of days per year to do something that matters to you.

• Healthy living – Private healthcare and discounted dental cover, with employee perks and discounts.

• Family – Enhanced family-friendly leave.

• Personal development – We offer personal development budgets, opportunities to take part in role-related training and unlimited LinkedIn Learning.

And not forgetting the biggest benefit of all. The opportunity to be part of an incredible team that’s building a tech-bank fit for the future.

A little bit more about us!

ClearBank is Where You Can belong:

At ClearBank we think about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) a lot. Not because we think we should. But because we know we should – how else can we build a happy workforce and be successful as a business. We’re committed to making sure our teams reflect society. And we put energy and effort into making this a place where everyone feels at home, where they’re given the trust and encouragement to do their very best work. Here are some of the things we’re most proud of:

• 42% of our senior management roles are held by women

• Our enhanced family leave policies

• Launching our partnership with Code First Girls

• Increasing awareness of neurodiversity in the