Credit Risk Analytics - Director
Posted 2025-04-30Description:
 Develop and own credit risk strategy for a lending portfolio and continuously iterate to improve approval criteria, credit limit assignment strategies and portfolio performance
 Establish performance metrics, develop automated reporting dashboards using SQL and Python to monitor portfolio performance
 Hire, train and manage a team of risk analysts to build mature credit risk management practices, with a focus on quality and scalability
 Conduct analysis using advanced data analytics to evaluate trends in portfolio performance and provide recommendations to optimize portfolio risk based on company targets
 Work with cross-functional teams to explore new ways of finding insights from data, identify patterns and trends, and make recommendations to senior leadership
 Design A/B testing strategies for underwriting experiments, evaluate impact and provide recommendations
 Work with external vendors to prioritize and manage product evaluation and data studies
 Regularly work with senior leadership (C-Suite) team members to manage expectations around delivery and present solutions
Requirements:  Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline required (e.g., math, statistics, analytics, quantitative finance, engineering, or other quantitative fields)  10+ years of experience with data analytics in Credit Risk, supporting risk strategies for consumer lending products  Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with 6+ years of experience in leading a team of analysts  Proven track record of developing and implementing effective risk management strategies  Established experience with relational databases and SQL  Programming experience with Python  Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with key attention to detail  Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment  Excellent communication skills and ability to interface with business units and senior leadership (C-suite) across the organization  Ability to effectively manage multiple cross-functional projects with tight deadlines
Benefits:
 Competitive salary and benefits package
 Flexible, remote work
 Fun, fast-paced work environment
 Dynamic start-up culture
 Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city
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