Portfolio Risk Manager I

Truckstop

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Truckstop, we have transformed the entire freight-moving lifecycle with our SaaS solutions. From freight matching to payments and everything in between, we are the trusted partner for carriers, brokers, and shippers alike. We lead this industry forward with our One Team mindset committing to principles such as assume positive intent, have each other’s back, and be your authentic self. Our drive for greatness produces high expectations, yet our regard for humans is even higher. Join a team of brilliant minds and generous hearts who care deeply about other's success. Position Summary: The Portfolio Risk Manager makes data driven decisions to monitor the overall health of the factoring portfolio, approve credit and ensures smooth and transparent onboarding, safeguarding risk while supporting sustainable growth.

Requirements

1 - 2 years of factoring, B2B lending or credit risk management experience
1+ years of underwriting experience, preferably at another factoring company
Ability to become familiar with company products and navigate systems in a reasonable amount of time.
Effective and strong communication skills both verbally and in writing
Ability to understand, solve problems and respond to customers’ needs in a timely manner
Displays meticulous attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to communicate with cross functional teams
Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage own time to meet department goals and deadlines
Ability to maintain collaborative effective working relationships within all areas of the company
Displays a proactive approach utilizing initiative, and great follow through skills
Strong data analytical skills
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a financial or tech-focused setting.
A solid understanding of credit risk management.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: 1 - 3 years of factoring experience with direct responsibility for credit decision-making and portfolio risk monitoring.
Knowledge of logistics or freight brokering
Familiarity with portfolio management.

Responsibilities

Reviews credit request following existing frameworks through standardized process
Applies existing scoring models when approving new debtors
Reviews and monitors portfolio risk dashboards and flags issues.
Underwrites new deals using existing underwriting frameworks.
Learns from senior team members how to anticipate macroeconomic and industry trends.
Adopts tools/systems and follows automation workflows in place.
Learns Denim’s credit risk process using structured, scalable frameworks that support long-term growth.
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline risk management processes, reducing manual work and accelerating decision timelines without compromising quality.
Improve the speed and clarity of debtor evaluations to ensure new client onboarding is smooth, transparent, and driven by objective, data-backed insights.
Reviewing credit requests through standardized processes that analyze financial data, debt-to-equity ratios, cash flow, and historical payment behavior.
Managing credit exceptions using data-driven matrices to assess trends and guide strategic decisions aligned with Denim’s risk tolerance.
Overseeing outgoing and incoming buyouts to ensure smooth transitions and protect Denim’s reputation for reliability and professionalism.
Developing yield optimization strategies by analyzing historical yield data, market trends, and portfolio performance to identify high-yield opportunities and reduce underperformance.
Ensuring legal compliance by monitoring UCC liens and managing contract exceptions, safeguarding operational integrity.