Jobgether
Head Of Data Science & Credit Risk
US
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- Lead / management
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- 21 Sept 2026
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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head Of Data Science & Credit Risk based in United States.
- As Head of Data Science & Credit Risk, you will lead the strategy behind ML-powered underwriting and credit risk decisioning across multiple fast-growing markets.
- You will own the full lifecycle of risk models, from development and deployment through monitoring, experimentation, and measurable business impact.
- The role combines deep technical leadership with responsibility for credit policies, portfolio performance, and responsible lending practices.
- You will build and mentor a high-performing team of data scientists and risk analysts while remaining actively involved in complex technical challenges.
- Working closely with Engineering, Product, Finance, and executive stakeholders, you will turn advanced analytics into practical decisions that support sustainable growth.
- You will help improve approval rates, automate decisioning, identify new customer segments, and strengthen portfolio health through data-driven strategies.
- This is a greenfield leadership opportunity in a mission-driven fintech environment focused on expanding fairer and more accessible financial services.
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