Director, Credit Risk

$120K — $150K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Analytics, Economics, Math, or similar
  • 6+ years of experience in consumer finance, risk analytics, or relevant fields
  • Proficient in data mining, modeling, and analyzing findings using SAS/R/Python
  • Advanced programming skills in SAS/R/Python and SQL
  • Moderate to Expert level skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Analyze data, monitor and forecast risk metrics to ensure optimal customer experiences and meet loss targets
  • Proactively assess credit exposure and advise on breaches in the credit process
  • Identify and act on key trends and opportunities in the credit landscape
  • Design and implement initiatives for profitable growth while minimizing credit risk
  • Conduct credit tests to evaluate and optimize risk strategies
  • Mine and analyze large datasets using predictive modeling techniques
  • Forecast and evaluate marketing campaign performance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration
  • Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements
  • Retirement savings plans with company contributions
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Director, Credit Risk Management, leads the development and execution of credit risk strategies across the organization, with responsibility for originations and underwriting, portfolio analytics, business performance reporting, and risk strategy development. This role oversees the design, implementation, and governance of enterprise-wide credit policies and underwriting standards to ensure sound risk management practices. The Director drives data-driven decision-making to optimize portfolio performance, balancing growth objectives with risk appetite and established performance targets. As a senior leader, this individual provides strategic insights and recommendations grounded in advanced analytics and a deep understanding of credit risk dynamics across consumer lending products, supporting sustainable business growth and portfolio quality.

What You’ll Do

Credit Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

  • Lead the design and execution of credit risk strategies across originations and underwriting
  • Optimize portfolio performance while balancing growth, loss targets, and risk appetite
  • Oversee portfolio monitoring, forecasting, and performance analytics

Risk Governance & Policy

  • Establish and evolve enterprise credit policies, underwriting standards, and governance frameworks
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory expectations and internal risk controls
  • Partner with Compliance, Audit, and Asset Review to maintain strong risk oversight

Analytics & Insights

  • Deliver data-driven insights on portfolio health, including delinquency trends, loss performance, and profitability
  • Lead stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate portfolio resilience
  • Identify emerging risks, performance anomalies, and optimization opportunities

Advanced Modeling & Data Utilization

  • Leverage traditional and alternative data to enhance credit decisioning
  • Apply advanced analytical techniques (regression, segmentation, clustering) to improve risk strategies
  • Oversee model development, validation, and performance monitoring

Business Partnership & Leadership

  • Advise executive leadership on credit risk exposure and strategic decisions
  • Partner with business leaders to align risk strategies with growth objectives
  • Lead initiatives that improve underwriting effectiveness and segmentation

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Analytics, Mathematics, or related field
  • 6+ years of experience in credit risk, consumer finance, or analytics
  • Strong experience with data analysis and modeling (SAS, R, Python, SQL)
  • Proven ability to translate complex analytics into business insights

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in consumer lending or financial services
  • Background in marketing analytics or risk model development
  • Experience leading enterprise-level credit strategies

Key Strengths

  • Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
  • Exceptional communication skills (translating analytics 12 executive insights)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, data-driven environment
  • Collaborative and influential leadership style

Direct Reports

3-5 direct reports.

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