Product Owner

About Us

At Davy, it's the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team - you are a key player in shaping our future.

At Davy, you are the difference.

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Product Owner to join our team at Davy. In the role, the successful candidate will:

Define and communicate the product vision for the squad, aligning to business strategy Own and manage the backlog, prioritised against value outcomes and stakeholder requirements, and lead refinement, sprint planning and review sessions for their squad Translate business requirements into features and detailed user stories with acceptance criteria Drive roadmap planning across release horizons and quarterly planning cycles Act as primary liaison between business and technology, and wider stakeholders as required, including reporting and wider updates Execute with Agile ways of working and methodologies Manage the governance and risk agenda for the squad appropriately, adhering to compliance and regulatory standards, participating in governance forums as required and maintain an appropriate audit trail

Requirements

About you

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:

• Experience & Background5+ experience as a Product Owner / Product Manager in technology-driven environments Strong track record delivering digital products and transformation initiatives across industries (e.g., financial services, eCommerce, or similar) Experience working across global, multi-stakeholder environments with distributed teams Background in end-to-end product delivery, from concept through to launch and optimisation Previous experience as a Business Analyst or similar role is highly beneficial Product Ownership & Delivery
• Demonstrated ability to define and execute product strategy and roadmap aligned to business goals Expertise in managing and prioritising a product backlog, ensuring clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria Experience delivering complex digital products, including API integrations, data transformation, and automation initiatives Strong understanding of Agile delivery (Scrum / SAFe) with hands-on involvement in key ceremonies (planning, refinement, demos, retrospectives) Ability to define and track KPIs and success metrics to measure product performance Stakeholder Management
• Excellent ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with senior stakeholders, including business, technology, and operations Experience running workshops to gather requirements and solve business problems Skilled at balancing customer needs, business priorities, and technical constraints Leadership & Collaboration
• Experience leading and motivating cross-functional Agile teams (engineering, UX, business analysts, etc.) Strong team leadership and mentoring capabilities, with the ability to support and guide junior team members Ability to manage dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines in complex environments Technical & Analytical

Skills

• Strong understanding of technology concepts, including APIs, data integration, and digital platforms Comfortable working closely with engineering teams on solution design and delivery Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights Experience driving process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives Tools & Ways of Working
• Proficient in tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other Agile delivery platforms Experience with process mapping, documentation, and workflow tools Familiarity with data tools (e.g., SQL) or technical concepts is advantageous

What We Offer

At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today's fast-moving world, we know it's important to feel secure and empowered. That's why Davy benefits support you through all of life's stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.

Health and WellbeingPsychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.

Reward and RecognitionWe offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.

Growth and DevelopmentOur award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.

Positive WorkplaceOur workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.

Values and CultureExceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values - One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.

Important Information Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don't meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received.

As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.