VP, Strategy Monitoring & Analytics (Fintech)

TL;DR

VP, Strategy Monitoring & Analytics (Fintech): Driving executional oversight for customer decisioning strategies with an accent on monitoring frameworks and performance reporting. Focus on designing KPIs, automating dashboards, and ensuring regulatory compliance for model-based strategies.

Location: Must be based in the US near a hirify.global Hub (e.g., Chicago); hybrid work model requires commuting for in-person activities.

Salary: $135,000 - $230,000 Annual

Company

A leading financial services company specializing in consumer financing and credit solutions.

What you will do

• Design and maintain monitoring frameworks and KPIs to track model-based strategy performance.
• Collaborate with strategy owners to develop real-time reporting tools and dashboards.
• Synthesize performance results and provide reporting for executive management and the Board.
• Manage a global team, overseeing work assignment, review, and performance evaluations.
• Act as a primary advisor during audits and regulatory reviews regarding monitoring outcomes.
• Integrate macroeconomic indicators to assess strategy resiliency and forecast performance.

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the US is required (no sponsorship provided).
• 7+ years of analytics experience in credit risk, strategy analytics, or decision science within financial services.
• Proficiency in SQL, Tableau, Python, or similar analytics and visualization platforms.
• Deep understanding of customer lifecycle strategies including acquisition, account management, and collections.
• Experience with model governance, credit risk governance, and regulatory expectations (e.g., SR 11-7).
• Ability and flexibility to travel for business as required.

Nice to have

• Direct or indirect people management experience.
• Technical experience with statistical modeling, machine learning (XGBoost, tree ensembles), and Generative AI.
• Strong understanding of model evaluation metrics such as precision, recall, and F1.
• Advanced critical thinking and project management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work model allowing for work-from-home near a company Hub.
• Inclusive culture with robust Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.