Assistant Director, Credit Strategy

In long - The Assistant Director, Credit Strategy is responsible for:

• Solving large white space problems with a great degree of autonomy via thoughtful problem-solving frameworks and in-depth quantitative analysis.
• Owning the health of our loan portfolio leading to risk mitigating credit strategies; These strategies must be owned through their entire life-cycle including their launch, implementation, and monitoring.
• Managing and developing a future team of analysts to a high degree of analytical rigor.
• Building rigorous and sustainable business processes to ensure monitoring and analysis are accurate, accessible, and actionable.
• Presenting to, communicating with, and gaining the organizational buy-in of executive stakeholders.
• Constructing in-depth quantitative analysis by processing, manipulating, and studying large datasets by leveraging strong Excel skills and coding languages such as SQL, Snowflake, and Python.

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

• Killer analytical and story-telling abilities. You9ll need the capability to analyze data and, in return, prepare a well-crafted narrative on your findings in the form of presentations and monitoring reports.
• Humble and intellectually curious. Why? What? How? Do you find yourself always wanting to learn more and broaden your knowledge base in a team-oriented environment? If so, this could be the role for you.
• Creative and results focused. We are pushing the envelope of what is possible in our industry every day, and that means there often isn9t a road map to follow. You9ll be regularly asked to solve problems that didn9t exist before, or to re-think the areas that are keeping us from the ideal experience for our customers and partners.
• Passionate and goal oriented. We are looking for someone that is enthusiastic about their work and is passionate about not only meeting their goals but exceeding them.
• A mind for the details. Okay we know "detail-oriented" is on about every job description - but we really mean it!

The Specifics

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as economics, finance, statistics, engineering, computer information systems or other STEM field.
• 5+ years9 experience in analytics related consumer finance roles.
• 1+ years9 experience formally or informally leading teams is preferred.
• Proven experience with the creation and ownership of results oriented analytical strategies.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, collaborative teamwork, intellectual horsepower, curiosity, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with coding languages such as SQL, Snowflake, Python and/or R.

Nice to Have

• Experience using AI such as Claude, Cursor, GPT, etc.

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• We take a hybrid work approach, finding balance between the benefits of in-person and work-from-home environments. This position has an on-site expectation of a minimum of three days a week.

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.

• But Wait, There9s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.

• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.

• Tuition Reimbursement. We9re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we9ll put our money where our mouth is.

• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!

• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well3 money matters!

• Paid Time Off.Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole9 fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don9t fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!

Anything Else? Absolutely.

Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!