Enterprise Reporting and Analytics - Director - Credit Risk & Analytics

Golden 1 Talent Acquisition Team; Manlove (CA); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden 1 Credit Union is seeking a Director of Analytics and Risk for Consumer Lending. You will lead enterprise credit risk management, oversee portfolio performance, and shape underwriting, pricing and marketing policy decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the VP - Credit Risk and Analytics, you will guide a team of analytics professionals, translate risk insights into strategic actions, and ensure compliance while delivering strong returns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years as a Lender or in Credit Risk Analytics or Credit Administration at a financial institution.
• Experience in retail credit risk management: originations, pricing, credit lines, product marketing or collections.

Responsibilities

• Understand, evaluate and direct Golden 1's credit products, underwriting, risk profile and related policies.
• Provide guidance and leadership to a team of analytics/risk associates.
• Promote skill development and positive employee morale aligned with Golden 1 values.
• Develop and reevaluate best practice credit risk procedures and policies.
• Perform risk reviews for member products and services.
• Contribute to loan policy enhancements to meet risk goals.
• Monitor and evaluate AI models used in loan decisioning.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal credit union laws and AML regulations.

Skills

SAS

SQL

Python

R

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative discipline

Job description

Job Title: Director - Analytics and Risk - Consumer Lending

Status: Exempt

Reports to: VP - Credit Risk and Analytics

Department: Enterprise Reporting and Analytics

Job Code: 11493

Pay Range: $172,900.00 - $190,000.00 Annually

Location: Hybrid in Sacramento, CA

WHO WE ARE:

Golden 1 Credit Union is among the top credit unions in the country. As a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative, Golden 1 is guided by the credit union philosophy of people helping people. We are committed to empowering our members and uplifting our communities as we create a more equitable and financially inclusive California. We welcome all who embrace our Core Values.

WHO YOU ARE:

You have expertise in areas of the credit lifecycle such as account originations, pricing and credit line assignment, credit product marketing and/or account management or collections strategies. You lead enterprise credit risk management efforts, ensuring effective oversight of portfolio performance, risk exposure, and credit policy with an eye on returns. You leverage data, analytics, and industry expertise to identify emerging risks, strengthen risk controls, and support sound lending decisions around product, risk, pricing, and marketing strategies. You have strong hands‑on skills in using SAS, SQL, Python or R to manipulate data to draw insights. You collaborate with business leaders to translate credit risk insights into strategies that protect assets, support growth, and maintain a strong risk culture. You demonstrate strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Understand, evaluate and direct Golden 1's credit products, underwriting, related lending policies, risk profile, portfolio and product concentration risks, including geographic, industry, risk rating methodology, and other aggregate credit characteristics.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to a team of analytics/risk associates, fostering a collaborative, engaging, and innovative work environment.
• Foster a positive and engaging work environment for each team member by promoting skill development, coaching for improvement and growth, inspiring others through your words and actions, ensuring positive employee morale throughout Golden 1, and embracing our mission, vision and core values.
• Responsible for ensuring the creation, implementation and reevaluation of best practice credit risk-related procedures and policies throughout the credit union.
• Perform risk reviews as needed for member products and services.
• Contribute to enhancing loan policies as needed to fulfill credit risk functions and goals.
• Monitor and evaluate ongoing performance of custom score (AI) models used in the loan decisioning process.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to credit union compliance including bank secrecy and anti‑money laundering laws appropriate to the position.

QUALIFICIATIONS AND PREFERENCES:

• Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative discipline or equivalent work experience required
• 10+ years as a Lender or in Credit Risk Analytics or Credit Administration at a financial institution. Demonstrated experience performing retail credit risk management functions with deep expertise in account originations, pricing and credit line assignment, credit product marketing and/or account management or collections strategies required

WHY JOIN US:

Golden 1 Credit Union provides its employees a market‑competitive and internally equitable total rewards compensation package through a variety of programs. These programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain employees that drive and support the achievement of Our Mission, Vision, and Strategic Goals. The Credit Union is committed a total rewards philosophy built on; a comprehensive compensation package, well‑being and work‑life balance, career development and growth, rewards and recognition, and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is recognized, valued, and motivated to contribute their best.

DISCLAIMER/INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. Because the nature of positions and job functions can change over time, this job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all essential functions, duties, responsibilities and qualifications requirements of team members assigned to this job. Job duties may be changed or modified in the Credit Union's discretion. The Credit Union will keep team members updated on key functions, duties, and requirements of their position by communications from the Credit Union and by updating the job description from time to time. Any team member with questions about the nature of their job duties is encouraged to consult with their supervisor.