Sr. Director, Credit Risk Analytics

Prosper Marketplace; United States; Hybrid; USD 227,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Udemy access

childcare assistance

pet insurance

Beneplace savings

Job summary

Prosper Marketplace seeks a Senior Director, Credit Risk Analytics to lead credit underwriting, pricing, and verification strategies for the Personal Loan portfolio. You will guide ML/AI driven models, drive profitable growth, and own end‑to‑end credit risk management while collaborating with Capital Markets, Product, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering.

You will shape risk appetite, forecast losses, implement strategic improvements, and build compelling investor narratives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a quantitative field.
• 12+ years of experience in credit risk within Credit Card or Personal Loan sectors.
• 7+ years of people leadership experience with mentoring and building high‑performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Innovate and Optimize: Develop credit, pricing, and verification strategies using ML/AI and analytics to enhance credit and fraud performance.
• Translate complex findings into actionable enhancements and present data-driven recommendations to executives and the Credit Risk Committee.
• Collaborate across departments (Capital Markets, Product, Marketing, Operations, Legal, Compliance, Engineering) to implement high‑performing strategies.
• Manage Risk Appetite: oversee credit losses, loss forecasting, and stress testing exercises.
• Identify, evaluate, and build business cases for new vendors and data sources; explore emerging technologies.
• Monitor portfolio performance at a granular level and adjust strategies as needed.

Skills

Credit risk management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Agility

Financial risk modeling

Education

Master’s degree in Business/Statistics/Mathematics/Engineering/Economics

Job description

Your role in our mission

As the first peer‑to‑peer lending marketplace in the United States, Prosper has a history of innovation. As a growing company that is profitable and generates cash (rare in the Valley), Prosper also has a history of generating results.

The Senior Director, Credit Risk Analytics is a pivotal leadership role responsible for credit underwriting, pricing, verification strategies, and the overall credit performance of our Personal Loan business. In this role, you will review, analyze, and elevate our credit, pricing, and verification strategies by leveraging ML/AI models and data to drive profitable growth and attractive investor returns. You will own the entire lifecycle of credit risk management. Because this touches every part of our business, you must be a strong collaborator who can work seamlessly across Capital Markets, Product, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Marketing. The ideal candidate brings deep consumer lending expertise but remains endlessly curious. You will be a hands‑on leader who guides the team in developing automated decisioning strategies, owning the end‑to‑end process to support profitable growth while effectively managing credit and fraud losses. We are looking for a passionate business and people leader with the acumen and domain expertise to tackle challenges in truly innovative ways, ensuring we continually deliver on our mission of advancing financial well‑being.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Innovate and Optimize: Develop cutting‑edge credit, pricing, and verification strategies to continually enhance credit and fraud performance using data, ML/AI models, and advanced analytics tools. Bring an out‑of‑the‑box mindset to our credit and fraud risk management framework, balancing risk‑return trade‑offs with creative solutions.
• Drive Strategy and Action: Translate complex findings into actionable enhancements. Present data‑driven recommendations to executive leadership and the Credit Risk Committee, always weighing business impact and resource allocation.
• Master External Communication: Serve as a trusted voice to our investors, translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives and insights that build confidence and transparency.
• Champion Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner seamlessly with the Capital Markets, Product, Marketing, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering teams. Cultivate an open‑minded environment where internal and external stakeholders can work together to implement and monitor high‑performing strategies.
• Manage Risk Appetite: Ensure credit losses consistently remain within the company’s defined risk appetite. Oversee credit loss forecasting and stress testing exercises.
• Discover New Capabilities: Identify, evaluate, and build business cases for new vendors, alternative data sources, and emerging technologies.
• Monitor and React: Analyze portfolio performance at a granular segment level on an ongoing basis to identify key performance drivers, spot emerging trends, and implement strategy changes as needed.

Skills That Will Help You Thrive

• Education: Master’s degree or higher in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Experience: 12+ years of experience managing credit risk within the Credit Card or Personal Loan sectors. Deep knowledge of credit and fraud risk management, with a strong business acumen. (Experience in loss forecasting is a strong plus).
• Leadership: 7+ years of people leadership experience, with a proven ability to mentor, develop, and inspire high‑performing, innovative teams.
• Exceptional Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. You can articulate complex analyses and technical processes clearly, succinctly, and persuasively to internal stakeholders, external partners, investors, and executive leadership.
• Collaborative Mindset: A strong team player and a relationship‑builder. You possess a business‑owner mentality and an open‑minded approach that allows you to partner effectively across diverse functions and viewpoints.
• Agility: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines without compromising quality. A quick, agile thinker who can confidently and constructively address questions on unfamiliar topics with clarity and conviction.
• Thought Leadership: The capability to build, refine, and elevate credit strategy frameworks through structured, yet highly innovative approaches.
• Flexibility: Ability to work productively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in‑person collaboration effectively.

Resources to help you prosper

• A connected experience: We prioritize high‑touch collaboration and flexibility. Whether you are working from our San Francisco or Phoenix offices or joining us as a fully remote team member, we provide the digital‑first tools and intentional culture to keep you synced and supported.
• Invested in your future: A competitive salary and a 401(k) with a 5% company match to help you build long‑term financial security.
• Holistic well‑being: We provide the resources you need to thrive, from flexible time off and paid parental leave to an annual wellness allowance and comprehensive health coverage.
• Professional & personal growth: Take advantage of a suite of premium perks, including Udemy access, childcare assistance, pet insurance, and a bevy of additional savings through Beneplace.

$227,000 - $338,000 a year

Compensation details: The salary for this position is $227,000 - $338,000 annually, plus bonus and generous benefits. In determining your salary, we will consider your location, experience, and other job‑related factors.

About Us

Prosper introduced U.S. consumers to an innovative approach to personal finance as the first peer‑to‑peer lending platform in the country. Since 2005, Prosper has helped over 2 million customers achieve financial well‑being through a comprehensive suite of digital personal finance products.

Prosper’s flagship personal loan* marketplace continues to offer unique value for both borrowers and investors, while the Prosper® Card¹ provides essential access to credit and flexibility for those managing their financial journey. Guided by its mission to advance financial well‑being, Prosper is dedicated to helping people thrive by meeting people where they are with simple, trusted, and affordable financial solutions. Learn more at www.prosper.com.

We’re on a mission to hire the very best, and we are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere. It is important to us that every hire connects with our vision, mission, and core values. Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all!

Our Values

• Diversity expands opportunities
• Collaboration creates better solutions
• Curiosity fuels our innovation
• Integrity defines all our relationships
• Excellence leads to longevity
• Simplicity guides our user experience
• Accountability at all levels drives results

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At Prosper, we're looking for people with passion, integrity, and a hunger to learn. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your unique skill set and diverse perspective will stand out and set you apart from other candidates. Prosper thrives with people who think outside of the box and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. We invite you to join us on our mission to advance financial well‑being.

Prosper is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Prosper will consider for employment qualified applicants who are non‑US citizens and will provide green card sponsorship.

• All personal loans are made by WebBank.

¹The Prosper® Card is an unsecured credit card issued by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard® International.

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