US Credit Originations SME

Sutherland; Puerto Bogotá; On-site; COP 389,395,000 - 584,093,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutherland is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the operational management and optimization of US credit originations processes, including application intake, underwriting support, and decisioning to ensure compliant and efficient onboarding of new accounts.

Ideal candidates will have deep experience with credit bureau data, regulatory frameworks (Reg B, Reg Z, FCRA), and strong stakeholder collaboration across departments to drive timely and accurate decisions.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of US credit originations and account-opening lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of KYC/KYB/CIP and AML requirements for onboarding.
• Excellent English communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management and optimization of US credit originations processes.
• Serve as central point of contact for operations team; respond to queries with industry insight.
• Partner with Implementations, Operations, Product and Risk to align on goals and improve onboarding efficiency.

Skills

Credit originations knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

English communication

Attention to detail

Tools

KYC tools

AML systems

Job description

Company Description:

About Sutherland

Artificial Intelligence. Automation. Cloud engineering. Advanced analytics. For business leaders, these are key factors of success. For us, they’re our core expertise.
We work with iconic brands worldwide. We bring them a unique value proposition through market-leading technology and business process excellence.

We’ve created over 200 unique inventions under several patents across AI and other critical technologies. Leveraging our advanced products and platforms, we drive digital transformation, optimize critical business operations, reinvent experiences, and pioneer new solutions, all provided through a seamless “as a service” model.

For each company, we provide new keys for their businesses, the people they work with, and the customers they serve. We tailor proven and rapid formulas, to fit their unique DNA. We bring together human expertise and artificial intelligence to develop digital chemistry. This unlocks new possibilities, transformative outcomes and enduring relationships.

Sutherland
Unlocking digital performance. Delivering measurable results.

Job Description:

We’re looking for a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of the US credit originations and account-opening lifecycle to lead the operational management and optimisation of our credit card originations processes. The Credit Originations SME will bring deep understanding of application intake, underwriting support, and decisioning to support daily operations and drive compliant, efficient onboarding of new accounts.

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of the US credit originations and account-opening ecosystem, gained from previous experience at a bank, issuer processor, or fintech lender
• Deep understanding of the end-to-end originations lifecycle: application intake, identity verification, credit decisioning, underwriting support, funding, and account set-up
• Strong knowledge of credit bureau data and scoring (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion), decisioning engines, and risk-based pricing
• Working knowledge of KYC / KYB / CIP and AML requirements as they apply to account opening
• Familiarity with the regulatory framework governing originations, including Regulation B (ECOA), Regulation Z (TILA), FCRA, and adverse action requirements
• Proven ability to act as the central point of contact for the operations team on all things US credit originations, responding to queries and sharing insight from industry experience
• Skilled at building strong relationships across departments (e.g. Implementations, Operations, Product, Risk) to foster teamwork and alignment on goals
• Experience owning an operational learning strategy for US credit originations, upskilling internal teams and sharing knowledge and best practice
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where client service and understanding are critical to success
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English, with the ability to adapt style and language for diverse audiences
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Effective time management, with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to prioritise workloads
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Familiarity with Mastercard, Visa, Amex, and Discover originations requirements and platform functionality
• Exposure to fraud and identity verification tools used at point of application
• LoanPro, Taktile and Bloom experience

Additional Information:

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees and prospective staff are treated with respect and provided equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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