Lending & Insurance Lead

The Lending & Insurance Lead role at du is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and supports the delivery of business goals through specialist expertise, sound judgment and effective collaboration. The successful candidate will bring relevant experience, a practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across functions. This position requires ownership of assigned work, clear communication and a focus on measurable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the product vision and roadmap for lending and embedded insurance propositions, identifying opportunities that meet customer needs and support sustainable growth. Assess customer segments, market trends, competitor offerings and partner capabilities, and develop build, buy or partner recommendations. Work with relevant teams to shape propositions that fit naturally into existing digital customer journeys.
• Develop business cases, prioritize initiatives and establish success measures for adoption, customer value and commercial performance. Collaborate with risk, compliance, data, engineering and external partners on responsible product design, credit decisioning, customer eligibility and operational readiness. Monitor product performance and emerging technologies, and refine the roadmap as evidence and market conditions evolve.
• Maintain accurate documentation, provide timely updates and use relevant data to monitor progress, highlight risks and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners as appropriate to resolve issues and deliver agreed objectives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Relevant professional experience appropriate to the level of the role; the expected experience range is 7+ Years.
• Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• For roles explicitly designated UAE National or UAEN only, applicants must meet the stated UAE-national eligibility requirement.
• Ability to manage priorities, maintain confidentiality where required and deliver accurate work in a changing environment.

Skills and Competencies

Relevant skills include product strategy, lending, embedded insurance, credit risk, analytics, partnerships, roadmap planning. The candidate should demonstrate analytical thinking, attention to detail, sound organization, professional communication, teamwork and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Employment Details

• Employment type: Full-time.
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Compensation and benefits: To be discussed during the recruitment process and based on the role and candidate's experience.

Application

Submit your application through the external application link provided for this vacancy. Ensure your CV highlights relevant experience, qualifications and role-specific achievements.