Vice President of Analytics

Credibly; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Generous PTO

8 paid company holidays

Parental leave and bereavement

401k with company match

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

HSA and FSA

Life insurance and disability

Additional insurances

Job summary

Credibly is seeking a Vice President of Analytics in Southfield, MI. The role leads 7–10 analysts within the Risk Analytics and Data Science team, guiding conversions, credit loss forecasting, and portfolio health insights.

This business‑oriented leader will combine statistical expertise with strong stakeholder influence, driving strategic growth. The position is full-time with hybrid work options, offering a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to shape analytics strategy at

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Math, Statistics, Physics, Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years in Financial Services/FinTech analytics, with risk, underwriting or forecasting experience.
• 8+ years leading analysts, incl. onshore/offshore teams.
• Strong knowledge of Python, SQL and Excel; AI mindset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Finance, Product, Sales and Underwriting to pursue strategic objectives via analytics.
• Lead a global team of 7–10 analysts and foster learning and development.
• Own analytics agenda to optimize conversion and credit losses and forecast portfolio health.
• Deliver multiple analytics initiatives with speed and quality.
• Partner with Pricing, Risk Modeling and Automation teams to meet objectives.
• Ensure data and analytics are trusted with high standards and clear business communication.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel

AI tools / LLMs (Claude)

Job description

Description

Vice President of Analytics

Full-time

Southfield, MI (Hybrid)

Who We Are:

A Top Place to Work!

We believe in small businesses and the people who grow them. At Credibly, we leverage cutting-edge data science, technology, partner relations, and customer support to provide business owners with accelerated access to right-sized capital solutions. From working capital loans and merchant cash advances to lines of credit, we offer a suite of financing products that can accommodate nearly any stage of business development or credit profile.

Founded in 2010 with offices in Michigan, New York, and Arizona, we have provided access to over $3.1 billion to more than 61,000 small businesses nationwide. On top of being nominated as one of Crains 50 fastest growing companies in New York and making several appearances on the Inc. 500 list, Credibly was also recently named a Top 25 Lending Technology Company by The Financial Technology Report.

The Opportunity

The VP of Analytics will report to the Chief Data and Analytics Officer and be responsible for ensuring the success of analytics teams and initiatives. Leveraging data analytics, stakeholder input, and industry knowledge, you will be responsible for leading analytics teams to drive profitable growth as part of the Risk Analytics and Data Science team.

The successful candidate will be a business-oriented, high-energy, experienced analytics leader with deep expertise in statistical analysis within financial services, who is passionate about delivering strategic insights from data.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate closely with Finance, Product, Sales and Underwriting to pursue strategic business objectives through analytics and hypothesis testing. Partner with the Technology team to successfully implement strategies.
• Lead a global team of 7-10 analysts, providing direction and fostering a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and development.
• Own the analytics agenda optimizing for conversion and credit losses. Deliver a clear view of Credibly’s portfolio health and generate accurate loss and revenue forecasts.
• Ensure successful delivery of multiple, parallel analytics initiatives with speed and high quality.
• Partner with Pricing, Risk Modeling, and Automation Solutions data science teams to ensure joint objectives are met.
• Ensure our data and analytics are trusted by championing high standards, best practices, transparency, and regular communication with the business.

What Makes You Special:

• Master’s degree in Math, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years experience within the Financial Services/FinTech industry. Deep experience in Risk Management analytics, including underwriting, portfolio monitoring, collections, and forecasting. Some experience in Commercial/SMB lending is desired.
• 8+ years of experience leading a team of analysts. Demonstrated success leading both onshore and offshore teams, and developing people.
• Strong knowledge of Python, SQL, and Excel. Some experience with AI tools/LLMs (e.g., Claude/Claude Code) and an AI-forward mindset.
• Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills. Ability to leverage best practices in applied statistics to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• High energy, proactive approach with a passion for driving results and delivering impact.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

How You Will Benefit:

• Flexible working conditions, including remote or hybrid work
• Generous PTO package
• 8 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
• 401k with company match (and 100% vesting after 2 years)
• Medical insurance through BCBSM or BCN
• Dental and Vision provided by BCBS
• HSA and FSA available, including LPFSA and Dependent Care
• Company paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Additional optional insurances