Vice President of Credit Policy and Analytics

Confidential

Dallas, US

Why this role

Pace

Steady

Collaboration

High

Autonomy

Medium

Decision Impact

Team

Role Level

Manager

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What success looks like

Enhance credit policy and analytics function
Manage risk appetite
Support business operations with data-driven insights

Typical background

8-10 years of experience in credit and/or analytics3 years directly related to merchant/SMB risk experience

Transferable backgrounds

Coming from Credit Risk Management
Coming from Financial Analytics

Skills & requirements

Required

Credit Policy And AnalyticsAi/ml StrategiesBI ToolsCloud Data Platforms

Preferred

SQLPython Or RBI ToolsCloud Data Platforms

Stack & domain

SQLPythonRBi ToolsCloud Data PlatformsLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingCredit PolicyAnalyticsAi/mlData-driven Insights

About the role

Original posting from Confidential

Vice President of Credit Policy and Analytics
About the Company
Join a dynamic financial technology (FinTech) company that is revolutionizing the financial services industry.
Industry
Financial Services
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2010
Employees
51-200
Specialties
Small and medium-sized business financing and factoring
About the Role
We are in search of a talented Vice President of Credit Policy and Analytics to be a key player in our team. This role focuses on enhancing our credit policy and analytics function, specifically for small business financing and innovative embedded finance products. You will play a crucial role in managing the risk appetite by utilizing advanced decision models, spearheading the development and execution of AI/ML strategies, and supporting business operations with data-driven insights.
Your responsibilities will include collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring strategies to life, harnessing diverse data sources to refine the credit strategy, and identifying ways to optimize the credit funnel.
Ideal candidates will have 8-10 years of experience in credit and/or analytics, with at least 3 years directly related to merchant/SMB risk experience. Expertise in underwriting using a variety of data sources, particularly in unsecured credit risk, is vital. A successful track record in leading teams, scaling analytics functions, and implementing optimization strategies based on business intelligence is essential.
Proficiency in SQL as well as Python or R is required. Experience with BI tools and cloud data platforms will be considered an advantage. We are looking for a leader with exceptional interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
A Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field is required, and advanced degrees (MS/PhD) are preferred.
Hiring Manager Title
SVP of Credit & Analytics
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
Data Management/Analytics
Finance

Source: Confidential careers