Careers at Red Acre

We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and driven Product Owner to guide the development of our cutting-edge broker technology. A strong passion for and knowledge of the Fintech, Forex and Crypto industries will be invaluable in this role.

Reporting to the Product Lead, you will collaborate closely with development teams to ensure that each product release meets business, quality, and functional objectives. As the Product Owner, you will oversee the design, usability, and delivery of features while setting priorities and ensuring alignment across stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle. Your ability to balance technical understanding with business strategy will be key in representing the needs of end users and driving successful product releases.

Core Mindset

• Embracing the Agile Manifesto, the Product Owner should excel in simplifying and prioritizing tasks, optimizing the team’s efficiency, and eliminating unnecessary work.
• A deep interest in and enthusiasm for the forex and crypto industries, staying attuned to technological trends and innovative developments in the fintech space.
• Strong grasp of the product development lifecycle and the ability to provide constructive feedback that steers the team towards successful outcomes.
• Expertise in Agile methodology with the flexibility to implement process improvements efficiently. Active participation in Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Refinements, and Retrospectives, is essential.
• Skilled in fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and development teams to drive collaboration and achieve optimal results.
• Committed to bridging product development with go-to-market strategies, ensuring that marketing and sales initiatives align with product readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Technical Lead to translate business requirements into well-defined user stories that are achievable within a sprint.
• Develop clear and detailed product feature specifications that can be easily understood by the development team.
• Gather and organize all necessary materials (wireframes, designs, assets, documentation) from stakeholders to ensure smooth development handoff.
• Maintain and continuously refine the Product Backlog, keeping it updated with evolving priorities.
• Assess feature value, build business cases, and prioritize epics and user stories to maximize product impact and align with strategic goals.
• Inspire and motivate the development team to deliver innovative solutions while maintaining a sense of urgency and efficiency.
• Ensure the development team has a well-prepared backlog with tasks ready for implementation.
• Conduct user research and gather valuable customer insights.
• Continuously engage stakeholders to align expectations and ensure product development remains focused on delivering ROI.
• Act as the primary internal and external representative for the product, handling technical inquiries and stakeholder communication.

Daily Responsibilities

• Writing, refining, and breaking down user stories.
• Defining and updating acceptance criteria for user stories.
• Maintaining and prioritizing the product backlog.
• Regularly engaging with stakeholders to align expectations and gather feedback.
• Providing feedback and insights to the development team.
• Actively participating in Scrum ceremonies.
• Supporting continuous improvement in team processes.
• Testing and exploring the product.
• Monitoring and measuring product progress and impact.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, including backlog management and sprint planning.
• Proven ability to write clear user stories and track project progress effectively.
• Exceptional English communication skills (C2 level) for seamless collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
• Prior experience working closely with software development and engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of user needs and ability to translate them into valuable product features.
• Genuine interest in and knowledge of forex and cryptocurrency industries.
• Experience in defining and managing product backlogs with a strategic approach.
• Ability to drive sound product decisions and continuously optimize development processes.