Analytics Manager
Harnham, Chicago, IL, United States
LENDING | ORIGINATIONS STRATEGY | CREDIT PERFORMANCE | DECISION ANALYTICS
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Are you an analytically sharp professional looking to own core lending strategy?
A growing financial services organization is hiring a Manager of Analytics to help shape originations strategy, from who to market to, to who progresses through underwriting, to how performance is monitored across the lending lifecycle.
This is a high-impact, cross-functional role where you will work across Credit, Sales, Operations, and Leadership to deliver insights that directly influence approval strategy, risk performance, and profitability.
The Role
As Manager of Analytics, you will sit within the Credit & Analytics function and play a key role in evolving credit acquisition and decision strategy.
You will analyze applicant and portfolio performance, evaluate underwriting or rule changes, and assess how strategic adjustments impact approval rates, risk exposure, and unit economics.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze acquisition and approval performance across the lending funnel
Evaluate the impact of underwriting or policy changes on portfolio risk and profitability
Monitor early risk indicators and performance trends across originated accounts
Develop KPIs and dashboards to track originations health and commercial outcomes
Partner with model development teams on scorecards and decision strategies
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Legal on strategic initiatives
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership
Your Skills & Experience
You will thrive in this role if you combine strong technical analytics with a commercial understanding of lending economics.
3 to 7 years of experience in credit analytics, lending strategy, or risk analytics
Strong SQL proficiency and experience working with large datasets
Experience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Clear understanding of lending economics and risk trade-offs
Experience analyzing customer acquisition, segmentation, or lifecycle performance
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Experience working with underwriting models or credit decision systems
Python or R experience
Background in consumer lending or financial services
Competitive salary plus annual bonus
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) match with immediate vesting
Clear progression within a growing, analytics-driven lending organization
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Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Are you an analytically sharp professional looking to own core lending strategy?
A growing financial services organization is hiring a Manager of Analytics to help shape originations strategy, from who to market to, to who progresses through underwriting, to how performance is monitored across the lending lifecycle.
This is a high-impact, cross-functional role where you will work across Credit, Sales, Operations, and Leadership to deliver insights that directly influence approval strategy, risk performance, and profitability.
The Role
As Manager of Analytics, you will sit within the Credit & Analytics function and play a key role in evolving credit acquisition and decision strategy.
You will analyze applicant and portfolio performance, evaluate underwriting or rule changes, and assess how strategic adjustments impact approval rates, risk exposure, and unit economics.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze acquisition and approval performance across the lending funnel
Evaluate the impact of underwriting or policy changes on portfolio risk and profitability
Monitor early risk indicators and performance trends across originated accounts
Develop KPIs and dashboards to track originations health and commercial outcomes
Partner with model development teams on scorecards and decision strategies
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Legal on strategic initiatives
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership
Your Skills & Experience
You will thrive in this role if you combine strong technical analytics with a commercial understanding of lending economics.
3 to 7 years of experience in credit analytics, lending strategy, or risk analytics
Strong SQL proficiency and experience working with large datasets
Experience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Clear understanding of lending economics and risk trade-offs
Experience analyzing customer acquisition, segmentation, or lifecycle performance
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
Experience working with underwriting models or credit decision systems
Python or R experience
Background in consumer lending or financial services
Competitive salary plus annual bonus
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) match with immediate vesting
Clear progression within a growing, analytics-driven lending organization
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