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# Product Owner - International Payments

- **Company:** NatWest CWS
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Payment Systems, Scrum Methodology
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/product-owner-international-payments/57497340

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Product Owner within International Payments.
 * Strong knowledge of cross-border payments, payment schemes, and commercial payments propositions.
 * Experience working with agile delivery teams and managing product backlogs.
 * Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
 * Strong understanding of regulatory and operational considerations within banking and payments.
 * Experience within retail or commercial banking environments is highly desirable.
 * Knowledge of payment transformation and digital payments initiatives., * Agile Methodology
 * Analytical Thinking (Solving)
 * Communication Skills (Key)
 * Product Design
 * Product Management Roles (Line)
 * Scrum Methodology
 * Stakeholder Management (Business)
 * Teamwork (Teams)
 * Technology Roadmap Development
 * User Story Management

## Description

On behalf of NatWest, we are looking for a Product Owner- International Payments for a 6-month contract . The role can be based in Manchester and follows a hybrid model, with 2 days per week in office.

Purpose of the role:

Lead and prioritise international payments change initiatives, translating customer, business, operational, and regulatory requirements into a clear product roadmap and deliverable backlog. Working closely with technology, operations, risk, compliance, and key stakeholders, you will ensure solutions are delivered effectively, compliantly, and with a focus on customer outcomes.

What you'll do:

 * Own and prioritise the international payments product backlog and change portfolio.
 * Gather and translate business, customer, operational, and regulatory requirements into actionable user stories.
 * Collaborate with technology, operations, risk, compliance, and external partners to deliver payment enhancements.
 * Manage dependencies, sequencing, and stakeholder engagement to support successful delivery.
 * Ensure solutions improve customer experience, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance.
 * Support governance