Senior Product Owner, Origination Mortgages (6-month Parental Leave Cover)

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We’re on the hunt for an experienced Senior Product Owner to join Mortgages Originations team. 

This is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with strong experience in agile delivery, stakeholder management, and a passion for driving digital transformation in the mortgage domain.

As Senior Product Owner you’ll report to the Delivery Lead. The Senior Product Owner will take a leading role within the delivery squad. They will take the responsibility for the life-cycle of an initiative from solution design through to development, launch & support.

You have responsibility to lead the delivery of automation and digitisation initiatives by prioritising the product backlog, owning the product vision and roadmap, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. They manage vendor relationships, coach team members, and ensure alignment with Legal, Risk, and Compliance, while clearly communicating decisions and driving continuous improvement

What you’ll do 

• Prioritise and manage the product backlog to maximise business value and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Own and communicate the product vision and roadmap on behalf of all business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define MVPs, and deliver automation and digitisation initiatives.
• Work closely with vendors to document requirements and implement changes effectively.
• Coach and support other Product Owners and Business Analysts working on related projects.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

What we’re looking for 

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience guiding Product Owners and cross-functional squads.
• Proven ability to prioritise and deliver technology solutions in complex, agile environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to align diverse teams and negotiate priorities.
• Deep problem-solving capabilities and a proactive, can-do attitude to overcome delivery challenges.
• Experience in the mortgages or financial services domain, ideally with knowledge of credit operations.
• Passion for digital transformation and continuous improvement, with a focus on enhancing customer and operational outcomes.

What’s in it for you?

• Discounted ING Health Insurance
• An additional Rest Day to support your wellbeing
• An IMPACT day to volunteer on approved sustainability activity

About Us
At ING, we want to make life simpler and more worthwhile – for everyone who banks with us, for the people who work with us, and the community at large, too. 
 
When you come to work at ING, you’re joining a team where individuality isn’t just accepted, it’s encouraged. We’ve built a culture that’s fun, friendly and supportive – it’s the kind of place where you can be yourself and make the most of whatever you have to offer. 
 
We give people the freedom to think differently, take ownership of their work, and make great things happen. We’re here to help you get ahead. And with our global network, there’s plenty of scope to take your career in new directions, perhaps even ones you’ve never considered. 
 
We are all about celebrating success and as a result we are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and a certified Family Inclusive workplace.  
 
Sound like the kind of place you’d feel at home? We’d love to hear from you. 
 
(One last thing, ING operates a direct talent sourcing model. So no agency introductions, please.) 

Need more? 
Contact Rachel Yuen on [email protected]   

Applications close 16 July 2025
 
Before you apply 
Here at ING we consider employee development to be important and encourage existing employees to apply for suitable internal positions. It is expected that any employee applying for a vacant position would have been in their current role for a minimum of twelve (12) months before applying. This may be waived in special circumstances and after consultation with your manager

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