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SENIOR MANAGER, HEAD OF UNDERWRITING STRATEGY
At Current, we’re on a mission to enable our members to create better financial outcomes for themselves. Headquartered in NYC, we’re a leading U.S. fintech and one of the fastest growing companies with over 3 million members. No matter your title, we welcome everyone to build great products, grow quickly, and make an impact together.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Head of Underwriting Strategy to join our rapidly growing team and lead Current’s underwriting risk strategy within a highly quantitative framework. This person will play a key role in launching new product lines involving credit and will report directly to the Head of Credit.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop framework for onboarding risk strategy and re-underwriting strategy of the existing base
- Work with Data Science and Technology teams to assess the value of new data in underwriting strategies and implementation of data driven risk strategies
- Partner with Data Science team to develop the credit risk models used at Underwriting and on-going customer management.
- Build underwriting strategy for new products for underbanked and thin file customers
- Work with technology and product teams to develop lending eligibility database
- Develop and own the Underwriting Risk Policy
ABOUT YOU:
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in the Risk department of a regulated financial institution.
- Prior experience managing underwriting risk strategies in consumer credit space.
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science or equivalent.
- Highly Analytical
- Proficient with SQL, R, Python, and leading teams of risk analysts
BENEFITS:
- Competitive salary
- Stock options
- Discretionary performance bonus program
- Medical, Dental and Vision premiums covered at 100% for you and your dependents
- Unlimited time off and paid holidays
- Commuter benefits
- Healthcare and Dependent care FSA benefit
- Our modern Chelsea-based office with open floor plan, stocked kitchen, and catered lunches