Oportun is hiring a
Manager, Loss Forecasting (Analytics)

Summary

Join Oportun's team and contribute to delivering affordable credit to those left out of the financial mainstream. As Manager of Loss Forecasting, you will be responsible for forecasting delinquencies and credit losses for Oportun’s portfolio, working cross-functionally with Risk Strategy Collections, and Financial Planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or other analytical discipline
• 4+ years of experience in a loss forecasting, modeling/data science or analytics role in the credit risk space in the financial services industry
• Advanced Python, SAS and SQL (or similar language) programming skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to maintain the highest standard of integrity, accuracy and precision
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Independently develop loss forecasting models using advanced data and analytical skills
• Forecast delinquencies and losses for various business purposes (e.g., business planning, fair value, funding etc.)
• Actively manage the forecasting deliverable timelines to ensure timely completion of the forecasting processes
• Establish and perform rigorous controls to the forecasting processes
• Manage cross functional communications with Risk Management, Collections and Financial Planning
• Have deep understanding of the models owned and be able to respond to internal/external auditors and/or regulators for audited or regulated forecasting processes
• Support Collections team in setting performance goals and planning staffing and expenses
• Support ad-hoc forecasting or analytical requests