The Role
Lead design, launch, and lifecycle management of insurance products for Trendyol. Drive business development, partnerships, and P&L responsibility. Perform insurance needs analysis, product performance monitoring, stakeholder negotiation, and strategic planning to grow the fintech insurance portfolio.
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ABOUT THE TEAM
Trendyol Pay is where cutting-edge payment technology meets seamless user experience. This team designs and manages end-to-end payment solutions for millions of users across the globe. Trendyol Pay is focused on building secure, fast, and reliable payment infrastructure not just for today’s needs, but for the future of digital commerce.
Trendyol Finance is not just about managing money it’s about reshaping the future of financial experiences.
We build inclusive and innovative financial products that empower millions of customers and sellers. From smart credit systems to AI-powered budgeting, our goal is to remove complexity from finance and make it more accessible, personal, and impactful.
By blending technology with finance, we turn data into decisions helping individuals and businesses thrive.
We are united by a shared purpose:To create a positive impact in our ecosystem by enabling commerce through technology.
We simplify every transaction and elevate user confidence through technology-driven, customer-first design.
We are all working with the same purpose: To create a positive impact in our ecosystem by enabling commerce through technology.
About the Role
As a Insurance Business Development & Strategy Professional you will be responsible for designing, executing, and managing end-to-end projects that expand our financial services ecosystem through innovative partnerships, insurance solutions and platform integrations.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of digital insurance products, insurtech landscape, product launch & growth strategies with an approach of P&L impact in mind and proven experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Insurance Needs Analysis & Strategy
- - Analyze and identify the comprehensive insurance needs of the Trendyol and Fintech ecosystem.
- - Develop and present robust business plans and financial projections for new insurance ventures.
- End-to-End Product Management:
- - Understanding the consumer behavior and needs to be able to craft the best journey at Trendyol
- - Lead the design, development, and launch (end-to-end) of new insurance products tailored to identified needs.
- - Ensure the timely and successful deployment of products onto the platform.
- Product Lifecycle Management & Health
- - Manage the entire product lifecycle, including regular reporting, continuous process improvement, and product maintenance.
- - Be fully accountable for the overall health and performance of the product portfolio.
- - Identify and resolve issues or bottlenecks in processes by effectively managing internal and external stakeholders.
- Financial Accountability:
- - Take full P&L responsibility for Trendyol Sigorta's portfolio, including revenue, cost management, and profitability targets.
- - Preparing the strategy plan and yearly commercial targets together with the planning team
- Stakeholder Management
- - Excellent ability to collaborate and negotiate with insurance carriers, regulatory bodies, and internal cross-functional teams (Tech, Legal, Marketing).
Expected Qualifications
- 4-6 years of proven experience in Business Development, Product Management, or Strategy within the insurance or Fintech/e-commerce sector.
- Sufficient functional knowledge/experience in new product development, marketing/pricing analytics, end to end process redesign
- Solid understanding of the Turkish insurance landscape and regulatory environment.
- Experience in external stakeholder management (e.g., insurance companies, aggregators, brokers, agencies, local and international reinsurers)
- Demonstrated track record of managing a P&L and driving significant business growth
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable strategic insights
- Exceptional communication, persuasion and team working skillsAble to work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- SEGEM certificate (optional)
What We Offer
A hybrid working model with flexibility — a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.
A customizable FlexBenefits budget — Adjust your daily meal allowance, choose your health insurance package (and extend it to your spouse or children), and pick from additional benefits like fuel support or Trendyol shopping credits.
Comprehensive wellbeing support — Take advantage of our extended health package, which includes annual mini health screenings, access to location-based in-house doctors, psychologist and dietitian support, and HPV vaccination coverage.
Personalized training allowance and learning opportunities — Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.
Responsibility from day one — Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
A diverse, international team — Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.
Opportunities to grow with the best — Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.
Meaningful connections beyond tasks — Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.
Take the Next Step
If this role excites you, apply now and let’s take the next step together.
Want to get to know the team better first? Explore our Career Website, LinkedIn, or YouTube to learn more about #LifeatTrendyol and how we work.
Skills Required
- 4-6 years experience in Business Development, Product Management, or Strategy within insurance or Fintech/e-commerce
- Functional experience in new product development, marketing/pricing analytics, and end-to-end process redesign
- Solid understanding of the Turkish insurance landscape and regulatory environment
- Experience in external stakeholder management with insurers, aggregators, brokers, agencies, or reinsurers
- Proven track record of managing a P&L and driving significant business growth
- Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable strategic insights
- Exceptional communication, persuasion, and teamwork skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- SEGEM certificate
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The Company
What We Do
We were founded in 2010 with a dynamic and agile start-up spirit. Since then, we have grown into a decacorn, backed by Alibaba, General Atlantic, Softbank, Princeville Capital, and several sovereign wealth funds. We believe that technology is the driver; e-commerce is the outcome. Thanks to our dedicated team, we are one of the top five e-commerce companies in EMEA and one of the fastest-growing e-commerce companies in the world! We deliver more than 1.5 million packages every day across 27 countries. We offer our 30 million customers a flawless shopping experience. Dreaming big is in our DNA: We're gearing up to be the leading global e-commerce platform. As a dynamic and passionate company, we are constantly growing with Trendyol Tech, one of the top R&D centres; Trendyol Express, the fastest growing delivery network; Dolap, the largest second-hand goods platform; and Trendyol Go, our instant food and grocery delivery service. And we’re not done yet! Now, we are on a journey to expand the positive impact we create to international markets. We opened our first international office in Berlin in May 2022 and Amsterdam followed in October 2022 and may others are on the way.
