Credit Risk Strategy Manager, Captive Partnerships

Octane Lending; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & V

401k with company match

Educational Assistance/Tuition Reimb

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellhub Wellness Benefit

Job summary

Octane Lending in New York, NY, is seeking a metrics-driven Manager of Credit Risk Strategy for its Captive Partnerships. The role focuses on establishing underwriting strategies aligned with risk appetite, analyzing origination and loan performance to grow lending responsibly, and delivering strategic guidance to partners and senior leadership.

The position requires strong analytical capabilities, advanced data skills, and excellent communication to external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (advanced degree preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in performing credit analysis with data visualization tools.
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and Excel.
• Ability to communicate complex findings to broad audiences and to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced data analytics and advise on underwriting strategies to optimize profitability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Tech, Product, Sales, and Finance to implement new credit initiatives.
• Own credit policy documentation and enhance processes to mitigate risk.
• Design and monitor KPIs for credit lifecycle insights.
• Maintain quality control and validation of risk processes.
• Communicate proposals to C-level audiences and external partners.

Skills

Python

SQL

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Octane Lending in New York, NY, is seeking a metrics-driven Manager of Credit Risk Strategy for its Captive Partnerships. The role focuses on establishing underwriting strategies aligned with risk appetite, analyzing origination and loan performance to grow lending responsibly, and delivering strategic guidance to partners and senior leadership.

The position requires strong analytical capabilities, advanced data skills, and excellent communication to external partners.