Technical Cloud Product Owner

Technical Cloud Product Owner

Division – Digital, Technology & Innovation
Department – Core Technology

Salary – £79,300 to £128,800 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

About the FCA

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What will you be doing?

The Core Technology department develops and manages digital products that support teams across the organisation. We are committed to delivering value in a collaborative and inclusive environment, while contributing to the global RegTech and FinTech ecosystems that drive the digital economy. As we continue our Agile transformation, we have established cross-functional Product Groups that bring together our delivery and service capabilities.

Joining as Technical Product Owner within our Cloud Infrastructure Product Group, you’ll help deliver secure and scalable Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud capabilities and services to support the evolving needs of other application-focused Product Groups across the wider Digital, Technology & Innovation division. You will:

• Lead the delivery of AWS Cloud services for complex projects and product enhancements, balancing innovation with operational excellence

• Prioritise effectively by estimating effort and value, helping shape a clear value-driven roadmap of initiatives

• Manage a dynamic backlog of AWS-related work, supporting both strategic delivery and ongoing improvement—defining clear acceptance criteria for success

• Apply Agile practices with flexibility, tailored approaches to suit team and project needs whilst use KPIs to measure progress and drive continuous improvement

• Ensure compliance of AWS and infrastructure services with FCA policies, including Cyber & Information Resilience, Technical Architecture and Asset Management standards

• Inspire and lead a multi-disciplinary in-house team, manage supplier relationships and contracts and oversee budgets, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration and accountability

What you will get from the role

• Thrive in a self-organising, cross-functional team that values autonomy, smart working and a strong sense of purpose, where fun and impact go hand in hand

• Join a culture that champions trust over micromanagement, celebrates diversity and values leadership grounded in empathy and exceptional soft skills

• Collaborate with Product Managers and fellow Product Owners to shape strategic roadmaps and deliver meaningful, high-quality outcomes on UK-wide and FCA-wide initiatives

• Be part of a powerhouse tech team where nothing is outsourced. You’ll see projects through end-to-end, gaining hands-on experience and real impact from day one

• Embrace a culture of innovation over prescription, where curiosity, adaptability and a passion for building high-performing teams that drive success are valued

• Influence and represent the vision, engage effectively with stakeholders and drive value by focusing on what truly matters—maximising outcomes, not output

Which skills are required?

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process (to learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here).

Minimum

• Proven experience steering teams to deliver technology change and manage cloud-hosted digital product development, including risk management, stakeholder engagement and quality assurance

• Experience managing agile-centric backlogs and mitigating risks, with experience in influencing waterfall-driven business units and aligning product delivery with organisational goals

• Proven infrastructure delivery and product management experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), MS Azure or Google Cloud Platform

Desirable

• Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM), ensuring efficient service delivery and continual improvement

• Hold professional certifications in Agile delivery methods, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and best practices

• Possess AWS certifications, showcasing expertise in cloud technologies and the ability to implement scalable, secure solutions

• Certified in ITIL, bringing a structured approach to IT service management and aligning services with business needs

Our Values & Diversity

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation.

Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.

Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.

The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, minority ethnic, disabled, and neurodivergent candidates for our Cloud Product Owner role.

Benefits of working at the FCA

• 28 days holiday per year plus bank holidays

• Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)

• Private healthcare with Bupa  

• A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)  

• Life assurance of eight times your basic salary  

• Income protection  

We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle.

We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements.  Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.

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Application Support

We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.

Useful Information and Timeline

• This role is graded as: Manager - Regulatory

• SC Clearance is required for this role (SC Guidance) - you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level vetting

• When submitting your application, please tailor your CV to highlight how you meet the minimum and essential requirements above

Timeline:

• Advert Closing Date:  Midnight 12th May (please submit your application no later than 11.59pm on Sunday 11th May)

• CV Review/Shortlist: w/c 12th May

• First Stage Interview: w/c 19th and 27th May

• Manager Assessment: w/c 2nd June

• Final Interview: w/c 9th June

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time. 

Got a question?

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact Steve Christopher on [email protected]

Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted