Senior Director, Underwriting Strategy & Risk Innovation

Sallie Mae, Inc.; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Generous PTO and Floating Holidays

401k with employer match

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading education finance company is seeking a Senior Director of Underwriting Strategy in Newark, Delaware. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of credit underwriting strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading a team of professionals in the underwriting division. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in credit risk and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive salaries, generous PTO, and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in credit risk or underwriting strategy.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of underwriting strategies.
• Develop income verification frameworks and ensure compliance.
• Conduct analysis of credit performance and market trends.

Skills

Credit risk analysis

Data-driven decision making

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business

Job description

A leading education finance company is seeking a Senior Director of Underwriting Strategy in Newark, Delaware. This role involves overseeing the development and implementation of credit underwriting strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading a team of professionals in the underwriting division. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in credit risk and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive salaries, generous PTO, and comprehensive benefits, including tuition reimbursement.