Vice President of Risk Greater Anaheim, CA Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Risk to spearhead the modernization of its enterprise risk function. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the company's risk strategy, with a focus on credit risk, risk analytics, modeling, portfolio performance, and the risk technology stack. This role demands a leader with a strong background in consumer lending, particularly in the areas of credit risk and portfolio management, and a deep understanding of modern risk technologies such as machine learning, alternative data, and cloud-based analytics. The VP of Risk will also be tasked with ensuring the company's risk practices are in line with regulatory requirements and that the risk function is effectively supporting the company's growth and loss performance objectives. Applicants for the VP of Risk position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field and at least 12 years' experience in consumer lending risk management, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role. The role requires a proven track record in modernizing risk functions and a strong knowledge of credit scoring, underwriting strategy, and portfolio analytics. The ideal candidate will have experience in auto finance, particularly in the subprime or non-prime segment, and be familiar with auto-specific risk drivers. Advanced degrees and experience in risk technology migration or vendor selection are preferred. The VP of Risk will be expected to lead a high-performing team, work cross-functionally with various business units, and maintain a strong model risk management framework. Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead change in an established organization are essential.

Hiring Company

Lobel Financial