Fully own key product areas, working cross-functionally with engineering, design and data to define, build and scale innovative solutions
Set the vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving measurable results
Build high-quality lending products that meaningfully support SME growth
Lead discovery, research, and experimentation to identify customer pain points and opportunities
Use data-driven decision-making, balancing quantitative insights with qualitative feedback. Especially able to handle credit risk considerations
Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring clear communication and buy-in for product initiatives
Lean in and experiment with AI (prototyping and testing with AI coding tools)
Influence and contribute to the overall product strategy and long-term company vision
Act as a thought leader and mentor within the product team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in a ‘no red tape’ environment
Requirements
Previous experience working on lending products, with hands-on exposure to credit risk teams
Proven track record of shipping successful products that have delivered meaningful business impact
Strong ability to define and execute product strategy while balancing short-term priorities with long-term vision.
Low ego, team player mentality and a strong bias to action
Hands-on experience working in agile software development environments, collaborating closely with engineers
Demonstrated ability to use data and insights to proactively generate large impact projects
framing the problem, creating a plan and getting a team move on it
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing and inspiring across all levels of the organisation.
A bias for action, problem-solving mindset, and a strong sense of ownership.
Experience within the fintech industry, partner ecosystems, or API-driven platforms (highly desirable)
Benefits
Award-Winning Workplace: YouLend has been recognised as one of the “Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025” by the Sunday Times for being a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace.
Award-Winning Fintech: YouLend has been recognised as a “Top 250 Fintech Worldwide” company by CNBC.
Stock Options
Private Medical insurance via Vitality and Dental Insurance with BUPA
EAP with Health Assured
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
Modern and sophisticated office space in Central London