Job Description

About our Company

LemFi (YC S21, Series B) is revolutionizing cross-border financial services for immigrants through its multi-currency platform, processing over $1 billion in monthly transactions. We provide instant remittances, foreign exchange services, and multi-currency accounts, all in one seamless experience.


With 300+ employees across 15+ countries, our platform supports twelve currencies and integrates directly with local banks and mobile money providers, ensuring fast, low-cost transactions. But we're not stopping at payments. LemFi is building a comprehensive financial ecosystem empowering immigrants with the financial tools they need to thrive--wherever they go.

Our vision:

To build the first full-stack financial services hub for the world's immigrant population.

About the role

LemFi are looking for a Head of Insurance to launch and grow our insurance business. This is a critical role at the intersection of product, partnerships, and strategy. You will own the P&L for insurance, build senior relationships with carriers and partners, and lay the foundation for insurance to become a core pillar of our company.


This is both a strategic and hands-on role. You will set the direction, negotiate partnerships, and drive execution in a 0-1 environment. As the business scales, you will grow and lead a team, shaping how insurance becomes part of our broader offering.

What you'll do

Own the strategy, execution, and P&L for the insurance business Build and manage relationships with carriers, reinsurers, brokers, and distribution partners especially in the UK Negotiate and deliver commercial agreements that create long-term value Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design to launch customer-focused insurance products Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, working with legal and risk teams Monitor performance and unit economics, optimising as the business scales Represent insurance as a strategic growth area internally, aligning with company leadership Hire, mentor, and lead a growing team as the function expands Track industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activity to stay ahead of the market

What you'll bring

8+ years of experience in the insurance industry, ideally with experience in a top consulting firm or Insurtech partnerships role. Proven track record in structuring and managing partnerships with insurers and intermediaries in the UK Experience owning commercial outcomes or managing a P&L Strong understanding of insurance products, distribution models, and regulatory environment Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills with senior stakeholders Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, balancing strategy with execution Leadership skills and ambition to grow into a broader GM role as the business scales Commercially sharp, data-driven, and customer-focused mindset

What success looks like in six months

Secure partnerships with at least one carrier and one distribution partner Launch the first insurance product with measurable traction Establish compliant frameworks with legal and regulatory support
Demonstrate positive unit economics or a clear path to scale
* Build the foundations of the insurance team and roadmap for growth