Product Manager – 6 Month FTC

{ “@context”: “http://schema.org”, “@type”: “JobPosting”, “title”: “Product Manager – 6 Month FTC”, “description”: “Vacancy ReferenceVN3068Location CountryUnited KingdomLocation CityLondonDescriptionProduct Manager – 6 Month FTCLocation: London (Hybrid)The Product Manager (6-Month Fixed Term Contract) is responsible for defining, documenting, and driving requirements across a designated SmartStream product line. This is a high-impact role for a candidate who is AI native – someone who actively incorporates AI tools into their daily practice: from research and discovery through to documentation, stakeholder communication, and competitive intelligence.SmartStream is a global leader in financial transaction management, providing mission-critical software to tier-1 banks, broker-dealers, custodians, and corporates. Our products – spanning TLM Reconciliations, Cash & Liquidity Management, and Reference Data Management – sit at the heart of post-trade and back-office operations for the world's leading financial institutions. The PM will operate within this environment, working across a global, cross-functional team to drive product delivery and client outcomes.The PM will support Sales and Pre-sales with client engagement, ensuring the right competitive and value proposition materials are in place to close business. They will create and coordinate Version Release Plans and GA Processes, and ensure all departments receive the training and documentation relevant to their roles.Working closely with Development and QA, the PM will oversee roadmap delivery. Regular collaboration with client-facing teams – Support and Professional Services – will capture feedback and drive continuous product improvement.Job ResponsibilitiesDefine Product Version Release Plans and co-ordinate with the GA ProcessDefine and write Epics, Stories, and Success/Test Criteria for new functionality within an Agile development environmentLeverage AI tools to accelerate documentation, user story creation, competitive benchmarking, and stakeholder-ready summariesSupport Sales in creating compelling presentations that communicate the value proposition of SmartStream's solutionsCreate and maintain Sales Battle Cards and BrochuresPrepare and co-ordinate training materials for Pre-sales and Professional ServicesEnsure JIRA Epics, Stories, and Success/Test Criteria are appropriately documented, updated, and monitoredParticipate in and lead client-facing knowledge-sharing sessions and product demonstrationsStay abreast of industry trends, regulatory developments, and technology advances — particularly AI adoption across financial servicesKey SkillsAI native: actively uses AI tools (e.g. Claude, Microsoft Copilot) to accelerate product work – including documentation, analysis, competitive research, and written communicationWorks independently and is a self-starter, able to deliver at pace within a 6-month engagementProven presentation and storytelling skills – communicates complex, technical solutions clearly to varied audiencesEffective problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to quickly grasp complex financial software solutions and translate them into clear customer valueExcellent written and verbal communication, with strong organisational and follow-up skillsComfortable coordinating with clients and colleagues across global time zonesCan participate in deep technical meetings with customers and turn business problems into actionable product requirementsResourceful, self-motivated, and customer-focusedAbility to function effectively in a global team environmentDesirable SkillsKnowledge of banking and/or back-office environments, including reconciliation and exception managementExperience defining or shipping AI/ML product features, or hands-on experience building AI-assisted workflowsAbility to adjust technical and business content for different audience levels — from operations teams to C-suiteConsultative approach to customer objections: identifies the real business problem, articulates SmartStream's ability to solve it, and finds creative paths forwardEnthusiasm for learning and operating within a fast-moving, innovation-focused environmentPrior experience in a contract or fast-ramp PM engagementQualificationsDegree or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, Finance, or a related discipline; demonstrable equivalent professional experience will be consideredExperienceDemonstrable AI literacy — able to provide concrete examples of how AI tools have improved their product management practicePrior experience as a Product Manager in fintech or financial software is essentialExperience working in or closely with banking back-office or post-trade operations is highly advantageousFamiliarity with Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA, Confluence, or equivalent)Strong presentation and communication skillsExperience delivering in a contract or fixed-term capacity is an advantageEmployment TypeFixed TermBenefitsEquality StatementSmartStream is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and following practices which are free from unfair and unlawful discrimination.#J-18808-Ljbffr”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-17”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “SmartStream”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__435513370__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=33” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “London” } } }