Senior Director, Credit Risk and Analytics

Deel

España

Híbrido

EUR 154.000 - 274.000

Jornada completa

Hace 3 días

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Descripción de la vacante

Deel is seeking a senior leader to build and scale credit risk analytics and AI/ML underwriting across its global platform. You will partner with Product, Engineering and Compliance to deploy predictive models, monitor portfolio health, and optimize pricing and collections.

You will guide governance processes, work on underserved markets, and lead a team to deliver scalable analytics that drive sustainable growth while ensuring risk controls and compliance.

Formación

15+ years in credit risk management, incl. leadership in consumer and small business lending.
Hands-on experience building, validating, deploying AI/ML underwriting or scoring models.
Experience leveraging alternative data sets for Consumer and SME lending.
Strong track record managing credit risk for new products, markets, and segments.
Leadership with ability to train non-technical stakeholders in analytics and risk concepts.
Finance or related degree; Master’s preferred.
Certifications (CFA/FRM/PRM) are a plus.

Responsabilidades

Build and scale credit risk analytics for portfolio optimization, loss forecasting, and provision adequacy.
Lead development of underwriting and pricing models from evaluation to production.
Integrate non-traditional data sources to boost predictive accuracy and access for underserved markets.
Architect real-time monitoring and automated alerting for portfolio health and collections.
Identify new products, markets, segments risks early and design mitigations.
Design and run A/B tests for underwriting and pricing criteria.
Develop governance processes, including Credit Committees and reporting.
Ensure models and pipelines are auditable, scalable, and deployment-ready.
Collaborate with Product, Sales, Operations, Compliance, and Engineering.
Improve collections strategy with predictive analytics and outcomes focus.
Drive analytics literacy via workshops and documentation.

Conocimientos

Credit risk leadership

AI/ML underwriting

Alternative data

Portfolio risk

Stakeholder leadership

Non-technical comms

Finance degree

CFA/FRM/PRM advantage

Educación

Finance/Economics degree

Master's preferred

CFA/FRM/PRM advantage

Herramientas

Python

SQL

Spark/ETL tools

Descripción del empleo

Who We Are Is What We Do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why should you be part of our success story?

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator's top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought‑after leader in the transformation of global work.

About The Role

Lead and scale the Credit Risk & Analytics function driving AI/ML-based underwriting, real‑time portfolio monitoring, collections strategy, and risk‑adjusted performance across Deel’s portfolio. You’ll build predictive, real‑time analytics systems, operationalize models with Product & Engineering teams, and embed governance and compliance into every step. Your work will shape underwriting strategy, support sustainable growth, and serve overlooked segments.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a credit risk analytics capability to provide timely, actionable insights for portfolio optimisation, loss forecasting, and provision adequacy.
Lead iterative development of underwriting and pricing models - from evaluating AI/ML algorithms, sourcing alternative data to production deployment and continuous optimization with cross‑functional partners.
Identify and integrate non‑traditional data sources (e.g., transactional, behavioural) to boost predictive accuracy and credit access for underserved markets.
Architect real time monitoring frameworks and automated alerting systems for portfolio health, KRIs, concentration exposure, and collections performance.
Ensure proactive risk identification for new products, markets, or customer segments.
Design and execute A/B testing frameworks for new underwriting/scoring criteria, pricing, and customer segments.
Develop and implement credit risk governance processes, including Credit Committees, actionable reporting and escalation protocols.
Ensure models and analytics pipelines are auditable, scalable, deployment‑ready, and aligned with best practices.
Collaborate with Product, Sales, Operations, Compliance, and Engineering to align underwriting strategy with business objectives and economic levers.
Employ predictive analytics to improve collections strategy, focusing on customer outcomes and recovery efficiency.
Enable risk‑awareness and analytics literacy across teams via workshops, training, and documentation.

Skills And Competencies

A minimum of 15 years in credit risk management, including leadership roles in consumer and small business lending
Hands‑on experience building, validating, deploying AI/ML underwriting or scoring models.
Experience leveraging alternative data sets for Consumer and SME lending.
Demonstrated success in managing credit risk for new products, markets, and customer segments.
Strong leadership, with ability to train non‑technical stakeholders in analytics and risk concepts.
Degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Statistics, or related field; Master’s preferred.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, PRM) will be considered a strong advantage.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Our salary range reflects gross base salary. For commercial roles with commission eligibility, this figure represents On‑Target Earnings (OTE), inclusive of base salary and target commission.
Salary ranges are quoted in USD as a consistent global reference. Your offer will be localized to your country's currency using a market‑aligned conversion.
Final pay is based on objective, job‑related criteria including experience, skills, and location.
We don't ask about salary history. Offers are based on the role and what you bring to it.

Some things you’ll enjoy

Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
Optional flexible working office membership, with IWG

At Deel, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We will communicate with job applicants using Deel‑specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up‑to‑date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Deel welcomes persons with disabilities to apply to any of our open roles. We will provide application and/or interview accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities or other needs. If you require application and/or interview accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via email (recruiting@deel.com) and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation.

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