Advice Technology Product Owner - Cirencester, United Kingdom - St. James's Place

St. James's Place
St. James's Place
Verified Company
Cirencester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Who we are

People have always been at the heart of St.

James's Place, we value long-term relationships and we are a home for people who care about the future - financially, environmentally and socially.

These core values have enabled us to become a leading FTSE 100 Wealth Management company.


Employment Type:
Permanent


Location - Cirencester or Bristol 2 days per week and 3 days remote


We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Advice Technology Product Owner to join our Business Development and Advice Team who recently came runner up in the FSTech Awards for Best Use of AI in Financial Services.


This is a fantastic opportunity to be working with an established team who are leading the way in innovative technology and methodologies in the Finance Industry.

The successful person will be at the forefront of innovation responsible for identifying market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscapes, and getting to stay up to date with the latest advancements whilst working in the team to develop cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our Partner and Client community.


Who are we looking for:


You will be analytical in your approach to work, organised and be able to prioritise and adapt to changing circumstances.

Be able to communicate and build lasting relationships whilst being tenacious in your delivery.


Main Responsibilities:


  • Set priorities and define a product vision and strategy which is in synergy with the divisional strategy
  • Supervise and manage product backlogs that deliver the product strategy
  • Liaise with the Advice Portfolio Owner to manage roadmaps and strategy
  • Gather and interpret feedback and MI to analyse current trends, usage, and the effectiveness of proposed solutions, as well as presenting this MI where relevant to key senior internal and external partners.
  • Develop and enhance our digital advice proposition through exploring emerging technology

Special Requirements:

Whilst we don't require any formal qualifications to be successful, knowledge and experience in the following will hold a distinct advantage

  • Experience in delivering development artefacts (specifications, designs, user stories, prototypes etc)
  • Define acceptance criteria for each feature and sign off on quality of delivery in line with criteria set.
  • Knowledge of Agile & Scrum development methodologies
  • Proficient in using Word, Excel, Outlook and JIRA.

Flexible Working
We understand that employees work best in different ways, at different times and in different environments.

We value all of our employees and appreciate that everyone is unique, and at one of many stages within their career.

Recognising this, we have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours.

Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle where it can be accommodated, so please ask the question and start a conversation


Why work for us?

Our Rewards
In addition to an attractive salary and eligibility to participate in the discretionary annual bonus opportunities, you will also receive an excellent benefits package including:

  • Non-Contributory Pension
  • 10% (increasing with length of service) with further pension matching
  • Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.
  • Best in class terms and conditions including 6 months paid parental leave.
  • Private Medical and Dental Insurance
  • 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on fulltime equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
  • Discretionary bonus scheme dependent on company and personal performance, varied by level
  • Not applicable to fixed term contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)

Our Culture


Our culture is the glue that binds us together - It's one of our biggest assets and one of the biggest reasons for our success.

It's underpinned by core values of doing the right thing, being the best version of ourselves and investing in long term relationships.

We want to embrace a diverse group of backgrounds and experiences to connect with clients, solve problems and innovate. We raise our voice on the things that matter to us and drive change from the front. Contributing to our inclusive culture is vital, ensuring a space for everyone to be their authentic self, no compromises.

In all we do, we consider how our work affects the communities in which we belong. Over 96% of our group employees are involved in supporting our communities through financial education, charitable giving and volunteering.

Over 80% of all our employees and Partners donate each month to our Charitable Foundation, which is now the 3rd largest corporate charity in the UK.


Our Awards:

We understand it's important to be proud of the company you work for, that's why we're proud to share wi
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