Director, AI-Driven Credit Risk & ML Strategy

Aimlroles; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 206,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) match

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Credit Acceptance is seeking a Director of Predictive Analytics to shape the modeling strategy across credit risk, servicing, and collections. This role blends deep technical expertise with business acumen and cross-functional influence, with potential to mentor others and lead strategic initiatives.

You will define the roadmap for predictive modeling and ML, oversee model lifecycle, and advise senior leadership on data strategy and governance while collaborating across departments to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in a quantitative discipline; 10+ years in predictive modeling and ML.
• 6+ years leading strategic initiatives or mentoring senior-level peers.
• Deep expertise in credit risk modeling and ML techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and tools like R/SAS.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and model lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders; regulatory experience in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for predictive modeling and ML.
• Lead cross-functional analytics initiatives integrated into business processes.
• Oversee development, deployment, and monitoring of high-impact models.
• Serve as strategic advisor to senior leadership on data strategy and innovation.
• Represent Predictive Analytics in regulatory, audit, and governance forums.
• Foster partnerships across the organization.

Skills

Predictive modeling

Machine Learning

Leadership

Python

SQL

Cloud architecture

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline

Ph.D. or Master’s in a quantitative discipline

Tools

MLflow

Kubeflow

R

SAS

Job description

Credit Acceptance is seeking a Director of Predictive Analytics to shape the modeling strategy across credit risk, servicing, and collections. This role blends deep technical expertise with business acumen and cross-functional influence, with potential to mentor others and lead strategic initiatives.

You will define the roadmap for predictive modeling and ML, oversee model lifecycle, and advise senior leadership on data strategy and governance while collaborating across departments to drive