SVP, Credit Risk & Policy — Remote, Impact-Driven Leader

Accion Opportunity Fund; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work environment

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Accion Opportunity Fund seeks a senior leader to drive enterprise credit risk and policy across the organization. You will establish underwriting standards, risk appetite, and portfolio management practices aligned with mission and regulatory requirements.

This executive role partners with the Board, regulators, and leadership teams to ensure sound risk management, growth, and responsible lending in diverse communities.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or other quantitative discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred (MBA, Finance, Economics, Statistics) or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience leading enterprise credit risk, underwriting, or portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise credit risk management strategy and governance.
• Oversee credit policies, scoring models, underwriting guidelines, and risk analytics.
• Ensure compliance with CECL, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, Board, regulators, and external partners.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA in quantitative field

Master’s degree (MBA/Finance/Economics/Statistics)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

SAS

Job description

Accion Opportunity Fund seeks a senior leader to drive enterprise credit risk and policy across the organization. You will establish underwriting standards, risk appetite, and portfolio management practices aligned with mission and regulatory requirements.

This executive role partners with the Board, regulators, and leadership teams to ensure sound risk management, growth, and responsible lending in diverse communities.