Senior Product Owner, Engine by Starling
Finance / Core Banking, Engine by Starling
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1-5 days a week in office
Digital banking platform
Open for applications
Digital banking platform
101-200 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
1-5 days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To radically reshape banking in markets around the world.
Role
Who you are
- You’ll enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail, and understanding how clients can make the best use of our product, whilst designing ways to improve it
- You have a background in Finance/Accountancy
- You understand and have executed/managed the core processes handled by Finance functions in a Financial Services context
- You’re familiar with the challenges faced by Finance functions in relation to their core banking platforms and have ideas about how these might be solved
- You may also have a background in Product Management or experience working with Engineering teams to design features in a less formal manner (e.g. as an SME providing context to a wider engineering effort)
- Experience of rapidly understanding problems and presenting solutions in a structured and informative manner
- You are intellectually and technically curious and enjoy learning what things do and how they work
- You have a technical aptitude and curiosity
- You are self-motivated and independent. You’re able to switch contexts as needed and keep perspective on the big picture at all times without being overwhelmed
- You are an expert story-teller and facilitator through presentations and written materials
- You’re comfortable handling ambiguity and working in a flat structure
- You have attention to detail
- You proactively take accountability for important and strategic activities
What the job involves
- This role is pivotal within Engine’s Product & Technology Proposition function, in making sure we understand the client needs, sell the right thing, and build the right product
- We’re looking for a specialist in Core Banking / Finance to own and shape our product in this area
- At Engine this domain primarily covers product configuration, interest calculation, and ledgers/accounting
- We’re looking for versatile, adaptable individuals who enjoy the challenge of a varied and collaborative role
- You’ll work closely with the Business Development, Customer Success and Engineering functions to design solutions that meet client needs and our own product strategy
- Your work will span product strategy, client-facing requirements gathering & solution design, and product ownership in an Engineering context
- You will have a detailed understanding of the Engine product and its core banking capabilities and work closely with the Business Development team on developed sales opportunities as well as the Delivery team in relation to client discovery work
- Engaging with clients to understand their needs, running exploratory workshops and delivering detailed demos of the product’s core banking capabilities
- Designing and documenting core banking solutions for the client, helping the client to understand what is and isn’t possible with Engine
- Designing changes to our core banking capabilities within the product in-line with our product strategy, working with our engineering function to provide key client context and influence feature design
- Designing and delivering training to partners and/ or clients
- Competitor analysis and market analysis to form a view of the direction of the product roadmap for our core banking capabilities with a focus on our target markets and clients
- Developing sales materials with a deep understanding of the product and client needs
- You will have a specialism in core banking / Finance, bringing an expertise in core concepts such as Banking products, accountancy, general ledgers, interest calculation and marrying that competency to a detailed understanding of Engine’s capabilities
- You will design improvements to the product that align with the vision of the business, taking into account existing and potential clients
- You’ll develop a deep technical understanding of the product and how it works and work closely with the engineering teams
Application process
- Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team:
- 45 minute with someone from the team
- 1 hour with two more people from the team including our Technical Product Director
- 45 minutes with two of the senior leadership team
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Engine by Starling emerges as a solution to the age-old challenge plaguing traditional banking systems: outdated infrastructure. The banking landscape is littered with legacy systems, hindering innovation, agility, and customer-centricity. Engine steps in to disrupt this by offering a cloud-native banking platform.
Firstly, it provides a suite of technology that forms the backbone of digital banking, enabling clients to pick solutions tailored to their needs. Secondly, Engine adopts a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, diverging from conventional banking strategies. This move democratises access to cutting-edge banking technology, cutting through geographical barriers and fostering global financial inclusivity.
Engine's trajectory is poised for expansion and dominance in the financial technology arena, with the CEO claiming it can be bigger than Starling. As it continues to catalyse digital transformation across traditional banking institutions, Engine is set to become a pivotal player in the industry.
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Company benefits
- 33 holiday days: Including public holidays which you can take when works for you
- Generous family-friendly policies
- Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner Benefits include discount with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peleton
- Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing
- 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
- Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
- 4x life insurance: Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
- Perkbox membership, giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
- An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
Company values
- Listen: We listen to each other and our clients – because everyone has something different to teach us, and diversity of thought makes our work better.
- Aim for greatness: In everything we do, we strive to deliver the best possible outcome. If something’s worth making, it’s worth making it great
- Own it: Smart people thrive when they’re given freedom. Our people like to get their hands dirty, figure things out and take ownership
- Keep it simple: There’s beauty (and speed) in simplicity. From the way we speak to the tech we build, we want to be simple and clear in everything we do
- Do the right thing: Ethics aren’t an afterthought – they’re our driving force. Doing what’s best for our communities and the planet is central to our mission
Company HQ
Spitalfields, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Sam Everington
(CEO)Has worked at Starling Bank for the past 7 years in various roles before becoming the CEO of Engine by Starling in 2022. Previously a Senior Consultant/Manager & Technical Architect at Alfa.
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