Prosper Marketplace · 2 weeks ago
Director, Credit Risk Analytics
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$215K/yr - $260K/yr
10+ years expProsper Marketplace is the first peer-to-peer lending marketplace in the United States, known for its innovative approach to finance. The Director, Credit Risk Analytics will oversee credit strategies and performance of Personal Loan portfolios, utilizing Machine Learning models to enhance risk management and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
CrowdfundingFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingMarketplaceMortgagePersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Develop credit strategies to improve the credit performance by using data, ML/AI models and advanced analytics tools
Turn findings/gaps into strategy enhancement to present recommendations to the Risk Management and broader Prosper community with the considerations of business impact and cost needed
Ensure credit losses remain within the company’s defined risk appetite
Bring innovative/out of the box thinking to make recommendations and approaching/solving problems
Design and evaluate A/B tests, with a strong understanding of risk–return trade-offs
Identify and evaluate new vendors / data sources and create business cases
Partner with Product, Marketing and Engineering teams to implement strategies and monitor the strategy performance
Conduct ad-hoc analysis related to risk management, investor services, product, and operations
Analyze portfolio performance at a granular segment level on an ongoing basis, identify key performance drivers and emerging trends
Work with legal and compliance team to ensure strategies and policies comply with all the regulatory requirements
Have experience with credit loss forecast and stress testing exercise
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or higher in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or a related field
10+ years of experience managing acquisition credit risk within Credit Card or Personal Loan businesses, with strong business acumen and deep knowledge of credit management. Experience in loss forecasting is a strong plus
5+ years of people leadership experience, with a proven ability to develop and mentor high-performing teams
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines without compromising quality
Outstanding thought leadership, with the capability to build, refine, and elevate credit strategy frameworks through innovative and structured approaches
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex analyses and technical subject matter clearly and succinctly to internal stakeholders, external partners, and Senior Management
A quick thinker who can confidently address questions on unfamiliar topics with clarity and conviction
A strong team player with a collaborative mindset and a business-owner mentality, able to partner effectively across functions
Ability to work productively in a hybrid work environment, balancing remote and in-person collaboration effectively
Benefits
Flexible time off
Comprehensive health coverage
Competitive salary
Paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Udemy access
Childcare assistance
Pet insurance discounts
Legal assistance
Additional discounts through Perkspot
Company
Prosper Marketplace
Prosper Marketplace is an online lending platform that connects people who want to borrow money with individuals and institutions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$503.46MKey Investors
Neuberger BermanEight Roads VenturesAssured Asset Management
2022-11-17Debt Financing· $75M
2018-01-01Series Unknown
2017-09-22Series G· $50M
Leadership Team
David Kimball
Chairman and CEO
Usama Ashraf
President
Recent News
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