Vice President of Analytics
About The Position
The Vice President of Analytics leads analytics teams and initiatives within the Risk Analytics and Data Science team, using data analysis, stakeholder input, and industry knowledge to drive profitable growth. The role works closely with Finance, Product, Sales, Underwriting, Technology, Pricing, Risk Modeling, and Automation Solutions teams to pursue strategic objectives and implement strategies. The VP owns the analytics agenda for optimizing conversion and credit losses, providing clear insight into portfolio health and producing accurate loss and revenue forecasts. This role leads a global team of 7–10 analysts, supports their development, and ensures multiple analytics initiatives are delivered quickly and at high quality. The VP also promotes trusted analytics through high standards, best practices, transparency, and regular communication with the business. The position reports to the Chief Data and Analytics Officer and is based in Southfield, Michigan, with hybrid work listed. Remote or hybrid work is also mentioned among the flexible working conditions.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Math, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience in the Financial Services or FinTech industry.
- Deep experience in Risk Management analytics, including underwriting, portfolio monitoring, collections, and forecasting.
- 8+ years of experience leading a team of analysts.
- Demonstrated success leading onshore and offshore teams and developing people.
- Strong knowledge of Python, SQL, and Excel.
- Strategic thinking and exceptional problem-solving skills.
- Ability to use applied statistics best practices to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
- High energy, proactive approach, and 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Commercial/SMB lending.
- Experience with AI tools or LLMs, such as Claude or Claude Code, and an AI-forward mindset.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Finance, Product, Sales, and Underwriting to pursue strategic business objectives through analytics and hypothesis testing.
- Partner with the Technology team to implement strategies successfully.
- Lead a global team of 7–10 analysts, providing direction and fostering continuous learning, feedback, and development.
- Own the analytics agenda, optimizing for conversion and credit losses.
- Provide a clear view of 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 meet joint objectives.
- Champion high standards, best practices, transparency, and regular communication to ensure data and analytics are trusted.
Benefits
- Flexible working conditions, including remote or hybrid work.
- Generous PTO package.
- 8 paid company holidays.
- Paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave.
- 401(k) with company match and 100% vesting after 2 years.
- Medical insurance through BCBSM or BCN.
- Dental and vision insurance provided by BCBS.
- HSA and FSA options, including LPFSA and Dependent Care.
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
- Additional optional insurances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
