Senior Partner, Credit, Model & Fraud Risk Oversight

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Zip CoFintech lending
Remote-first opportunity for US-based employees with the option to work in-person out of our Manhattan officeFull-TimeSenior
SalaryThe annual base Pay Range for this position is $132,000 - $165,000 USD. Additional premium percentages may apply based on our tiered premium strategy. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards.
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Job Details

Experience
8+ years of experience in Credit, Model and Fraud Risk
Required Skills
SQL

Requirements

  • Bring 8+ years of experience in credit, model, and fraud risk.
  • Have a track record of building risk oversight frameworks and analyzing risk data.
  • Demonstrate advanced SQL skills.
  • Be comfortable working hands-on with large, complex datasets to uncover risk insights.
  • Have experience as a senior risk or data analyst; finance, fintech, or lending experience is preferred.
  • Be familiar with AI tools and how to apply them in day-to-day work.
  • Use sound judgment and analytical rigor when challenging assumptions and working with ambiguity.
  • Communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the improvement and execution of the second-line oversight framework for credit, model, and fraud risk across Zip’s U.S. portfolio.
  • Review and challenge first-line underwriting, credit policy, and fraud strategies before submission to bank partners.
  • Oversee model risk management practices, including model validation, inventory, and governance.
  • Evaluate credit and fraud exposures across new products, customer segments, and market changes, and develop recommendations for senior stakeholders.
  • Identify emerging credit and fraud threats and provide leadership with actionable insights.
  • Partner with stakeholders to investigate credit, model, and fraud incidents or policy violations and ensure remediation actions are in place.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Credit Risk, and Product to align risk decisions with regulatory expectations and the firm’s risk appetite.
  • Analyze and communicate key risk indicators, portfolio trends, and breaches against defined limits.
  • Contribute to credit risk governance reporting, bank partner requirements, and audit readiness.
  • Recommend and implement enhancements to risk policies, standards, and cross-functional communication processes.
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The annual base Pay Range for this position is $132,000 - $165,000 USD. Additional premium percentages may apply based on our tiered premium strategy. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards.
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