Risk Strategy Lead — Underwriting & Growth (Hybrid)

FTL Finance; Saint Charles (MO); Hybrid; USD 136,752 - 232,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual company parties

Growth and development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

401(K) plan with company match

Job summary

A finance company seeks a Manager, Risk Strategy to enhance risk standards and oversee underwriting operations in a dynamic environment. The role emphasizes analytical expertise and leadership in consumer lending, focusing on contractor risk and portfolio management. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of relevant experience and technical proficiency in SQL and Tableau. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work schedule with benefits including a 401(K) plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in an analytically driven role.
• Experience in consumer lending or risk management preferred.
• Proven expertise in risk assessment and underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve contractor and customer risk standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop the underwriting team.
• Monitor portfolio risk signals for proactive decisions.
• Build and refine risk-based pricing models.
• Lead process improvements and automation efforts.

Skills

Analytically driven experience

Strong analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Process improvement mindset

Technical proficiency in SQL

Experience in risk management

Experience in consumer lending

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Job description

A finance company seeks a Manager, Risk Strategy to enhance risk standards and oversee underwriting operations in a dynamic environment. The role emphasizes analytical expertise and leadership in consumer lending, focusing on contractor risk and portfolio management. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of relevant experience and technical proficiency in SQL and Tableau. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work schedule with benefits including a 401(K) plan.