Product Manager - Engine by Starling

At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About the role This role is pivotal within Engine’s Product & Technology function, in making sure we understand the client needs and build the right products. We’re looking for a Product Manager to join our Lending team to help shape our product in this domain. At Engine, our Lending domain covers our platform’s existing and new lending products such as overdrafts, unsecured loans, mortgages and credit cards, as well as cross-cutting lending capabilities such as origination and collections. We’re looking for versatile, adaptable individuals who enjoy the challenge of a varied and collaborative role. Prior experience in the lending domain is helpful, but not essential. You’ll work closely with the Business Development, Customer Success and Engineering functions to design solutions that meet client needs and support our product strategy. You’ll enjoy problem solving, getting to the detail, and understanding how clients can make the best use of our product, whilst designing ways to improve it. Your work will span product strategy, client-facing requirements gathering & solution design, and product ownership in an Engineering context. Your skills and what you'll get to do Navigating Ambiguity: You are entirely comfortable working in an environment where the starting point is clear but the long-term path is undefined. You stay grounded through shifting priorities, view an evolving landscape as a learning opportunity, and thrive within a flat structure. Backlog & Ticket Management: You can write clean, detailed, and unambiguous user stories and requirements issues with explicit acceptance criteria. Technical Literacy: You understand the basic architectural stack of a product area (e.g., frontend vs. backend, what an API does) and enjoy getting into the technical details with engineers. Basic Data Analysis: You are competent with (or ready to quickly master) product analytics tools (e.g., Mixpanel, Amplitude, PostHog,...) to track feature usage and leverage quantitative data alongside user feedback to make small-scale trade-offs. Clear Communication & Stakeholder Management: You can clearly explain the "what", "how", and "why" behind the immediate feature backlog to your engineering and design triad, and you confidently flag blockers early to your manager. Active Listening & Coachability: You place a heavy focus on self-development; you actively seek out feedback, take structured notes, and demonstrate visible behavioural changes based on input. Dependability & Handling Ambiguity: You are highly dependable, deliver assigned tasks on time, and remain comfortable navigating ambiguity within a flat, fast-moving team structure. Applications for this role will close on 19th October Requirements Professional Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience in a product management / owner role, engineering, data, business analysis, or highly analytical role, ideally within a fast-paced environment. Eager Learner: A massive appetite for learning, listening, and growing within an organisation that is constantly expanding (Great to have). FinTech Exposure: Prior experience or a strong baseline understanding of FinTech, or a regulated banking/lending environment (Nice to have). Technical Foundation: A product or engineering background, technical experience, or deep technical curiosity (Nice to have). Execution Track Record: Experience managing your own time effectively, meeting deadlines, and delivering well-scoped tasks with some guidance. Educational Foundation: A relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent educational background) with a foundation in Maths or STEM subjects, would be desirable Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best…