Identity Verification Product Owner
Posted 1 day ago by Square One Resources
£400 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Northampton, Northamptonshire, UK
Summary: The Identity Verification Product Owner role involves overseeing identity management and fraud detection systems within a leading financial services company. The position requires a deep understanding of identity and access management solutions, as well as familiarity with Agile methodologies. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating complex data into actionable strategies and leading cross-functional teams. This is a contract position with a hybrid working arrangement based in Northampton.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identity Management: Deep understanding of identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including technologies like federation, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and entitlement management.
- Fraud Detection: Familiarity with fraud detection systems, including rules engines, threat modelling, and risk assessment.
- Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, as well as industry standards like FIDO, NIST 800-63, or ISO 27001.
- Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, including backlog management, sprint planning, and iterative development.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and their respective identity and access management services.
Key Skills:
- Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and translate them into actionable strategies.
- Understanding of risk management principles and the ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with digital identity verification.
- Ability to identify and solve complex problems related to identity verification and fraud prevention.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders, including business users, technical teams, and external partners.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion.
- Product Management: Understanding of product management principles and the product development life cycle.
- User-Centric Mindset: Empathy for users and a deep understanding of their needs and behaviors.
- Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace change.
- Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, and collaboration.
Salary (Rate): £400 per day
City: Northampton
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Identity Verification Product Owner
Location: Northampton/hybrid
Salary/Rate: Up to £400 per day INSIDE IR35
Start Date: 30/06/2025
Job Type: Contract
Company Introduction
We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading financial services clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Identity Verification Product Owner to join their team for a contract until the end of the year.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
* Identity Management: Deep understanding of identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including technologies like federation, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and entitlement management.
* Fraud Detection: Familiarity with fraud detection systems, including rules engines, threat modelling, and risk assessment.
* Knowledge of emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities, as well as industry standards like FIDO, NIST 800-63, or ISO 27001.
* Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies, including backlog management, sprint planning, and iterative development.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and their respective identity and access management services.
Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:
* Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and translate them into actionable strategies.
* Understanding of risk management principles and the ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with digital identity verification.
* Ability to identify and solve complex problems related to identity verification and fraud prevention.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders, including business users, technical teams, and external partners.
* Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion.
* Product Management: Understanding of product management principles and the product development life cycle.
* User-Centric Mindset: Empathy for users and a deep understanding of their needs and behaviors.
* Adaptability and Resilience: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and embrace change.
* Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, and collaboration.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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