Head of Credit & Data Science (remote-Asia) - Fintech [24F010]
Head of Credit & Data Science
Our client, a a late stage fintech startup, one of the fastest growing companies in the US is looking for an experienced analytics leader to be the Head of Credit and Data Sciencefor their international businesses in Asia. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be an early team member in Asia to build a winning strategy.
Reporting to the Head of Credit in the US, you will develop and iterate on risk models and credit policies that drive underwriting as a competitive advantage for and launch innovative products that solve customer problems.
The ideal candidate should have in-depth experience in leveraging data and analytics to fuel business growth and improve customer financial well-being. This individual will lead teams and workstreams that seek to understand consumer needs and behaviors and develop solutions to allow the company to resiliently offer the right products. This role involves the additional challenge of solving problems across different markets where the frameworks will need to be adapted based on the available data and customer needs. The right candidate thrives on tackling complex challenges and is proficient in utilizing a wide range of technical tools to achieve impactful outcomes.
This role is remote with regular company offsites.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and review proposals for new credit policies and risk models for the company’s international businesses
Build out frameworks, infrastructure, and controls to manage credit programs with high quality
Work with the leadership team to build out strategy and growth plans while managing financial outcomes
Partner with geography leaders in product, engineering, marketing, and finance to ensure that the team’s work fits within the larger picture
Mentor junior and mid level analysts and data scientists to grow and develop
Hire talented team to staff new projects as the business grows
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or Mathematics
8+ years of industry experience in data analytics and credit risk management
4+ years leading teams of analysts
Experience either building models from scratch or leading teams that have done so
Experience solving credit problems in Asian markets
Eagerness to learn new tools and analytical methods, staying up to date with innovative trends and new products in the industry
Exceptionally strong problem solving and communication with the ability to both get in the weeds and communicate to an executive audience
Preference for candidates located in Pacific Time (PT) or Asia time zones such as Singapore (SGT), Hong Kong (HKT), or Japan (JST) to facilitate collaboration across regions.