Product Lead (Lending and Aussie Products)

Job Description

Product Lead (Lending and Aussie Products) Full-time Lendi Group is the group born out of the merger of Aussie Home Loans and Lendi. As a Group, we operate a multi-brand strategy across Aussie Home Loans and Lendi, pulling together a truly personalised home loans experience for the Australian audience that balances both human support and smart technology. We’re revolutionising the industry with best-in-class technology and a suite of tools that takes the hard work out of home loans – for our Customers and Brokers alike. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are fundamental to the success of Lendi Group. We’re passionate about fostering an environment where our team members feel valued and supported and we celebrate everyone’s unique identity. About the role: As Product Lead – Aussie Products, you’ll shape the future of white label lending products and other Aussie Products (Insurance, Deposit Bonds, Conveyancing, Commercial Finance). The role sits within our Experience Org who drives digital transformation in home lending, streamlining the process for customers, partners, and team members. This Sydney-based role requires 2-3 days per week in HQ to balance work-life flexibility with in-office collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Product Strategy & Management: Drive portfolio performance, identify opportunities, and enhance product offerings. Lending Transformation & Operations: Oversee risk, policy design, process improvement, and supplier management. Customer & Sales Support: Champion customer experience and support sales/distribution efforts. Project Delivery: Lead discovery, planning, and execution of new products and transformation initiatives. This role is crucial to optimising returns, managing the value chain, and driving innovation within a high-performing team. Who are you? A proactive self-starter with a balance of innovation and organisation. Skilled in team management, prioritisation, and process efficiency. Passionate about AI and streamlining workflows. Comfortable creating new ways of working within a team. Strategic thinker who anticipates challenges and is a natural planner. Able to absorb unplanned work and support senior leaders in decision-making. Lead the Home Lending product team across product management, operations, risk, transformation, and supplier management. Develop and manage products/features to maximize perceived value while balancing actual value. Oversee product lifecycle to drive revenue, profitability, and market share. Monitor and report on product/portfolio performance to identify risks, issues, and opportunities. Financial & Operational Strategy: Contribute to P&L management for white-label lending products. Collaborate with the Customer Contact Centre/Operations team to enhance customer experience across channels. Support retention initiatives and portfolio management in partnership with Operations. Growth & Transformation: Develop strategic marketing and distribution plans based on insights and analysis. Drive lending transformation activities, ensuring alignment with Group objectives. Work with funding partners to ensure products deliver on their value proposition technically and operationally. Stakeholder & Partner Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with internal teams (Technology, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Sales & Distribution). Engage with external partners (Mortgage Funders, System Providers) to ensure effective product delivery. Cultivate a team culture that values transparency, efficiency, and enjoyment in the workplace. Minimum Requirements: Experience in managing Product teams (mandatory) Experience in Home Loans, Finance or Banking (desirable) Experience in data & analytics, problem solving and stakeholder management (mandatory) The ability to work closely with colleagues of all levels across the Group from CEO down Clear communication skills to be able to successfully communicate our priorities, scope projects and oversee delivery on a vision And most importantly, the experience in getting stuff delivered We're looking for a leader that is a team player who enjoys challenging the status quo to deliver more value to the business and all stakeholders. Lendi Group teams operate across Australia and the Philippines. We’re committed to creating a new era of seamless connection in property finance by changing the way Australians experience property lending, for good. We support our people in a variety of ways, and our Flex First policy is central to this commitment. Flex First provides our workforce with a balance of time and location flexibility, complemented by purposeful in-person connect days to foster collaboration, teamwork, and meaningful connection. A few of the benefits that our people rave about include: A vibrant, relaxed, yet professional culture Holistic wellbeing programs offering 24/7 support, including medical, mental health, and financial wellbeing services to enable our workforce to thrive at home and work Generous Paid Parental Leave: we celebrate our growing Lendi Group family with 18-26 weeks leave for primary carers and up to 4 weeks for secondary carers An additional week’s Loyalty Leave each year after reaching 3 years of service Wellness initiatives with a strong focus on psychological safety Social groups such as our industry-leading Women in Technology group. Our culture is guided by our 3 core values: We Are Stronger United; Act Like You Own It; and Keep Home Loans Human. Our values are part of our core DNA that helps Lendi Group to attract, engage and evolve the right talent and build best-in-class products. Feeling like you don’t meet all the skills listed? That’s ok; we are always on the lookout for different skills, experience, and qualities and so we’d still like to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr