Head of Pricing Automotive Financial Services

AlFuttaim

Position Overview
Al-Futtaim Group is looking for a Head of Pricing to lead the pricing strategy for its automotive financial services division, focusing on lending and leasing activities. The role requires expertise in financial services, banking, or automotive finance products, with a strong background in pricing model development, analytics, and AI-driven solutions. The Head of Pricing will play a pivotal role in shaping data-driven strategies to optimize profitability, competitiveness, and customer value.

Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai
Industry: Finance / Investment Banking
Function: Strategy / Consulting
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the development and execution of pricing strategies for lending and leasing products to ensure profitability and competitiveness.
* Apply advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI tools (Azure ML Studio, Python, R, SQL) to enhance pricing accuracy and automate processes.
* Conduct market analysis to forecast demand, assess industry trends, and optimize pricing strategies.
* Build and maintain financial models for competitor analysis, customer behavior, and market forces.
* Deliver insights from quantitative analysis into actionable recommendations for leadership.
* Collaborate with sales, finance, operations, and marketing teams to align pricing with organizational goals.
* Ensure all pricing practices comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
* Monitor key metrics, track pricing performance, and implement continuous improvements.
* Develop and implement innovative pricing techniques, processes, and systems to support revenue growth.
* Create competitor intelligence and market reports to support strategic decision-making.
* Promote process improvement and technology adoption for efficiency and transformation across pricing functions.

Candidate Requirements

* Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related discipline (MBA preferred).
* At least 10 years of experience in a multinational environment with 5+ years in financial services pricing.
* Proven expertise in pricing strategies within financial services or automotive finance sectors.
* Strong experience in programming and analytics tools such as Python, R, Matlab, TensorFlow, Spark, or SQL.
* Background in machine learning / AI methods such as natural language processing, anomaly detection, or deep learning.
* Strong commercial acumen with ability to translate data-driven insights into measurable business results.
* Excellent communication skills, with ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Highly adaptable, detail-oriented, and results-driven professional with strong leadership capabilities.