VP Product - Lending & Retention at Tala

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Status: Active
Category: Software Development
Posted: Apr 3, 2026
Expires: Jul 2, 2026
Work style: Remote

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About the Role

About Tala

Tala is AI-native credit infrastructure for the global majority, combining proprietary risk intelligence with an expanding network of capital and distribution partners to power credit access at scale. Backed by more than $500 million in funding, Tala has distributed more than $7 billion in capital to more than 13 million customers across Africa, Latin America, and Asia—building one of the most robust datasets on thin-file borrowers anywhere in the world. Our mission is simple yet bold: to unleash the economic power of the global majority. We are looking for daring, data-driven leaders passionate about building the trust and credit infrastructure for the global majority.

Our pioneering work and proven impact have earned us consistent recognition, including being named to:

CNBC’s Disruptor 50 for five years.

CNBC’s World's Top Fintech Companies for two consecutive years.

Forbes’ Fintech 50 list for nine consecutive years.

Visionary investors, persuaded by the economic power of the global majority, have committed half a billion dollars in equity and debt to Tala's success.

Given the global nature of our team, we operate on a remote-first approach with office hubs in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.

Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role

We are seeking a strategic VP – Lending & Retention to define and drive the future of Tala’s lending ecosystem. This leader will be responsible for building customer-first lending experiences, maximizing portfolio performance, and deepening long-term customer relationships. The successful candidate will also help operationalize and expand our capital market initiatives. This role sits at the heart of Tala’s growth engine. You will craft a differentiated lending strategy that balances customer delight, risk management, and profitability. You’ll partner across engineering, data science, credit, operations, and marketing to ensure Tala continuously evolves with customer needs while advancing financial inclusion at scale.This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to shape how millions of underserved customers access and retain financial services, while positioning Tala for sustainable growth.

Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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