Job Description
Description:
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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