Senior Credit Associate

Above Lending; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Credit Associate, where your analytical skills will drive innovative lending solutions. This role focuses on enhancing credit risk strategies, analyzing data for loan origination improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and efficiency. With a commitment to financial well-being, you'll play a crucial role in simplifying the lending process for clients. Bring your expertise in credit analytics and data interpretation to make a significant impact in the financial services industry.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision programs

Flexible time-off policy

401(K) match with immediate 100% vesting

Merit advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-10 years of experience in credit analytics or portfolio management.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance credit risk strategies and policies.
• Analyze credit reports and application data for recommendations.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Python

R

Data Visualization Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Master's degree in Finance

Tools

Google Suite

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

This range is provided by Above Lending. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Above Lending is a next-generation financial services company. We provide simple and transparent products aimed at helping our clients achieve their personal finance goals. With competitive rates and personalized support, our mission is to simplify the lending process and help borrowers attain financial well-being. We are committed to making credit more affordable and accessible.

The Senior Credit Associate position will analyze data to develop new strategies and opportunities to improve loan originations and credit performance. You’ll utilize analytical tools to mine credit and performance data to surface opportunities in our acquisitions funnel and underwriting process. You’ll build analytical frameworks for monitoring and assessing tests and strategy performance. Review relevant data to identify the quantitative and qualitative factors driving the credit risk forconsumer loans.

If you are a motivated and analytical professional seeking to make a significant impact in the lending industry, we encourage you to apply for the position of Senior Credit Associate at Above Lending. Join our team and contribute to our mission of providing responsible financial solutions to borrowers.

Above Lending is a next-generation financial services company. We provide simple and transparent products aimed at helping our clients achieve their personal finance goals. With competitive rates and personalized support, our mission is to simplify the lending process and help borrowers attain financial well-being. We are committed to making credit more affordable and accessible.

The Senior Credit Associate position will analyze data to develop new strategies and opportunities to improve loan originations and credit performance. You’ll utilize analytical tools to mine credit and performance data to surface opportunities in our acquisitions funnel and underwriting process. You’ll build analytical frameworks for monitoring and assessing tests and strategy performance. Review relevant data to identify the quantitative and qualitative factors driving the credit risk forconsumer loans.

If you are a motivated and analytical professional seeking to make a significant impact in the lending industry, we encourage you to apply for the position of Senior Credit Associate at Above Lending. Join our team and contribute to our mission of providing responsible financial solutions to borrowers.

You Will:

• Develop, monitor, and enhance credit risk strategies and policies across the customer lifecycle: acquisition, line management, collections, and recovery
• Analyze credit reports, trade-line data, application data, and past loan performance to make recommendations on changes to eligibility and credit underwriting
• Collaborate with model development teams to support deployment, monitoring, and backtesting of credit scorecards and machine learning models
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., ECOA, FCRA, UDAAP) in all analytical work and strategy implementation
• Prepare detailed credit strategies and present findings to senior management, highlighting key risk factors and recommendations
• Monitor and manage the credit portfolio, conducting ongoing reviews and identifying early warning signs of credit deterioration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as sales, operations, and legal, to gather necessary information and ensure a smooth and efficient underwriting process
• Perform industry and market research to identify trends, potential risks, and opportunities, providing insights to optimize lending strategies
• Stay up to date with industry regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices in credit analysis to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement
  

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus
• Prior experience as a credit/risk analyst in the lending industry, preferably in a start-up and financial services environment
• 2-10 years of experience in credit analytics, credit risk, or portfolio management within consumer lending
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and draw actionable insights
• Proficiency in using credit scoring models, financial analysis tools, and Google Suite
• Solid understanding of lending principles, credit risk assessment, and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex credit information in a clear and concise manner
  

Your Skills:

• Strong SQL skills and proficiency
• Strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of Python and/or R
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.)
• Knowledge of credit report and credit scoring
• Experience in consumer lending
  

We Offer:

• Considerable employer contributions for health, dental and vision programs
• Flexible time-offpolicy
• 401(K) match with immediate 100% vesting
• Merit advancement opportunities
  

Join our dynamic team and contribute to Above Lending’s success as we continue to provide innovative lending solutions to our customers.

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*Above Lending is an equal opportunity Employer*

Above Lending does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job positions. No fee will be paid to their parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to Above Lending employees or the Above Lending Finance and HR teams. No placement fee will be paid to any third party unless such a request has been made by the Above Lending HR team.

This role is eligible for additional incentives, including an annual bonus. These rewards are allocated based on level, impact and performance in the role The compensation range is based on the level outlined in the job posting, and compensation decisions are dependent on each applicant's experience, skills and abilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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