Product Manager - Open Banking (Six-Month contract)
Posted 2 days ago by Be | Shaping the Future UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: We are seeking a strategic and delivery-focused Open Banking Product Manager for a 6-month contract to lead the launch and commercial rollout of Open Banking solutions for a leading client in the payments industry. The ideal candidate will have deep industry knowledge and a proven track record in product management, capable of translating market needs into successful products. This role involves shaping propositions, launching products that address customer problems, and ensuring market impact through collaboration with various teams. The position requires a senior product leader who can drive initiatives from conception to execution effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and lead the product launch strategy for Open Banking propositions, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and customer value.
- Own the go-to-market plan, coordinating with sales, marketing, and operations to ensure readiness and successful delivery.
- Translate market insights and regulatory shifts into compelling use cases, product messaging, and partner-facing collateral.
- Develop clear positioning and differentiated propositions that support uptake by fin-techs, platforms, and financial institutions.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure delivery is on time and fit for purpose, from initial discovery through commercial rollout.
- Define and track key performance metrics to evaluate product impact and inform enhancements.
- Act as an internal champion for Open Banking, building internal understanding and influencing direction with senior stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- c. 10+ years of experience in Product Management, or equivalent, ideally within financial services, banking, or fintech.
- Proven track record of delivering Open Banking solutions and APIs in regulated environments.
- Deep understanding of the Open Banking ecosystem, with the ability to simplify complexity into compelling value propositions.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to product and stakeholder management.
- Strong commercial acumen and experience aligning product initiatives with revenue or cost-saving opportunities.
- Comfortable working autonomously and remotely, with strong communication and project execution skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
We are seeking to hire a strategic and delivery-focused Open Banking Product Manager for a 6-month contract to lead the launch and commercial rollout of Open Banking solutions for our leading client in the payments industry. This role is ideal for a senior product leader with deep industry knowledge who can translate market needs into real-world products, driving them through to successful go-to-market execution. You’ll be responsible for shaping propositions, launching products that solve real customer problems, and ensuring market impact through close alignment with commercial, operations, and partner teams
Key Responsibilities :
- Define and lead the product launch strategy for Open Banking propositions, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and customer value.
- Own the go-to-market plan, coordinating with sales, marketing, and operations to ensure readiness and successful delivery.
- Translate market insights and regulatory shifts into compelling use cases, product messaging, and partner-facing collateral.
- Develop clear positioning and differentiated propositions that support uptake by fin-techs, platforms, and financial institutions.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure delivery is on time and fit for purpose, from initial discovery through commercial rollout.
- Define and track key performance metrics to evaluate product impact and inform enhancements.
- Act as an internal champion for Open Banking, building internal understanding and influencing direction with senior stakeholders
What You Bring:
- c. 10+ years of experience in Product Management, or equivalent, ideally within financial services, banking, or fintech.
- Proven track record of delivering Open Banking solutions and APIs in regulated environments.
- Deep understanding of the Open Banking ecosystem, with the ability to simplify complexity into compelling value propositions.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to product and stakeholder management.
- Strong commercial acumen and experience aligning product initiatives with revenue or cost-saving opportunities.
- Comfortable working autonomously and remotely, with strong communication and project execution skills.