--- title: 'Sr. Director, Credit Risk Analytics at Prosper' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/sr-director-credit-risk-analytics-prosper-united-states-2gh5535ss7qv' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Sr. Director, Credit Risk Analytics at Prosper - **Company:** Prosper - **Location:** United States - **Compensation:** $240k–$338k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/prosper/65960f5f-fbf2-4137-9eef-12098fce7e8e ## Job description ## Your role in our mission As the first peer to peer lending marketplace in the United States, Prosper has a history of innovation.  As a growing company that is profitable and generates cash (rare in the Valley), Prosper also has a history of generating results. The Senior Director, Credit Risk Analytics is a pivotal leadership role responsible for credit underwriting, pricing, verification strategies, and the overall credit performance of our Personal Loan business. In this role, you will review, analyze, and elevate our credit, pricing, and verification strategies by leveraging ML/AI models and data to drive profitable growth and attractive investor returns. You will own the entire lifecycle of credit risk management. Because this touches every part of our business, you must be a strong collaborator who can work seamlessly across Capital Markets, Product, Engineering, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and Marketing. The ideal candidate brings deep consumer lending expertise but remains endlessly curious. You will be a hands-on leader who guides the team in developing automated decisioning strategies, owning the end-to-end process to support profitable growth while effectively managing credit and fraud losses. We are looking for a passionate business and people leader with the acumen and domain expertise to tackle challenges in truly innovative ways, ensuring we continually deliver on our mission of advancing financial well-being. ## How You’ll Make an Impact - Innovate and Optimize: Develop cutting-edge credit, pricing, and verification strategies to continually enhance credit and fraud performance using data, ML/AI models, and advanced analytics tools. Bring an out-of-the-box mindset to our credit and fraud risk management framework, balancing risk-return trade-offs with creative solutions. - Drive Strategy and Action: Translate complex findings into actionable enhancements. Present data-driven recommendations to executive leadership and the Credit Risk Committee, always weighing business impact and resource allocation. - Master External Communication: Serve as a trusted voice to our investors, translating complex data into clear, compelling narratives and insights that build confidence and transparency. - Champion Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner seamlessly with the Capital Markets, Product, Marketing, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and Engineering teams. Cultivate an open-minded environment where internal and external stakeholders can work together to implement and monitor high-performing strategies. - Manage Risk Appetite: Ensure credit losses consistently remain within the company’s defined risk appetite. Oversee credit loss forecasting and stress testing exercises. - Discover New Capabilities: Identify, evaluate, and build business cases for new vendors, alternative data sources, and emerging technologies. - Monitor and React: Analyze portfolio performance at a granular segment level on an ongoing basis to identify key performance drivers, spot emerging trends, and implement strategy changes as needed. ## Skills That Will Help You Thrive - Education: Master’s degree or higher in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field. - Experience: 12+ years of experience managing credit risk within the Credit Card or Personal Loan sectors. Deep knowledge of credit and fraud risk management, with a strong business acumen. (Experience in loss forecasting is a strong plus). - Leadership: 7+ years of people leadership experience, with a proven ability to mentor, develop, and inspire high-performing, innovative teams. - Exceptional Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. You can articulate complex analyses and technical processes clearly, succinctly, and persuasively to internal stakeholders, external partners, investors, and executive leadership. - Collaborative Mindset: A strong team player and a relationship-builder. You possess a business-owner mentality and an open-minded approach that allows you to partner effectively across diverse functions and viewpoints. - Agility: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines without compromising quality. A quick, agile thinker who can confidently and constructively address questions on unfamiliar topics with clarity and conviction. - Thought Leadership: The capability to build, refine, and elevate credit strategy frameworks through structured, yet highly innovative approaches. - Flexibility: Ability to work productively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and in-person collaboration effectively. Resources to help you prosper - A connected experience: We prioritize high-touch collaboration and flexibility. Whether you are working from our San Francisco or Phoenix offices or joining us as a fully remote team member, we provide the digital-first tools and intentional culture to keep you synced and supported - Invested in your future: A competitive salary and a 401(k) with a 5% company match to help you build long-term financial security - Holistic well-being: We provide the resources you need to thrive, from flexible time off and paid parental leave to an annual wellness allowance and comprehensive health coverage - Professional & personal growth: Take advantage of a suite of premium perks, including Udemy access, childcare assistance, pet insurance, and a bevy of additional savings through Beneplace ## #LI-SK1 #LI-remote #IND1 ## About Us Prosper introduced U.S. consumers to an innovative approach to personal finance as the first peer-to-peer lending platform in the country. Since 2005, Prosper has helped over 2 million customers achieve financial well-being through a comprehensive suite of digital personal finance products. Prosper’s flagship personal loan* marketplace continues to offer unique value for both borrowers and investors, while the Prosper® Card¹ provides essential access to credit and flexibility for those managing their financial journey. Guided by its mission to advance financial well-being, Prosper is dedicated to helping people thrive by meeting people where they are with simple, trusted, and affordable financial solutions. Learn more at www.prosper.com. We’re on a mission to hire the very best, and we are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere. It is important to us that every hire connects with our vision, mission, and core values. Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all! ## Our Values Diversity expands opportunities Collaboration creates better solutions Curiosity fuels our innovation Integrity defines all our relationships Excellence leads to longevity Simplicity guides our user experience Accountability at all levels drives results www.prosper.com Our Story & Team  //   Our Blog Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ## Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) California applicants: please click here to view our California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) Notice for Applicants, which describes your rights under the CCPA. Illinois applicants: please click here to view our Artificial Intelligence Notice for Applicants. At Prosper, we're looking for people with passion, integrity, and a hunger to learn. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your unique skill set and diverse perspective will stand out and set you apart from other candidates. Prosper thrives with people who think outside of the box and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. We invite you to join us on our mission to advance financial well-being. Prosper is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Prosper will consider for employment qualified applicants who are non-US citizens and will provide green card sponsorship. *All personal loans are made by WebBank. ¹The Prosper® Card is an unsecured credit card issued by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard® International. ## About Prosper ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Prosper is the first peer-to-peer lending marketplace in the U.S., now offering a comprehensive suite of personal loans, home equity products, and credit cards to help individuals achieve financial well-being. - **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: UPST) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States - **Founded**: 2005 - **Founders**: Not explicitly listed in provided sources ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Financial Services (Consumer Lending, Personal Finance) - **Target customers**: B2C – individual borrowers seeking personal loans, home equity financing, and credit-building cards; also individual and institutional investors who fund loans on the marketplace. - **Mission**: “To advance financial well-being, helping people thrive by meeting them where they are with simple, trusted, and affordable financial solutions.” [prosper.com](https://www.prosper.com/about) ## Products & Services - **Personal Loan Marketplace**: Fixed-rate, unsecured personal loans from $2,000 to $50,000 with next-day funding and no prepayment penalties. Borrowers are matched with investors. [prosper.com](https://www.prosper.com/) - **Prosper® Card**: Unsecured credit card designed for people with less-than-perfect credit, offering up to a $3,000 limit with no security deposit required. [prosper.com](https://www.prosper.com/) - **Home Equity Loans & HELOCs**: Fixed-rate home equity loans and variable-rate home equity lines of credit for homeowners. [prosper.com](https://www.prosper.com/about) - **Investing & IRAs**: Allows investors to fund personal loans on the platform, with an average historical return of 5.3%. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are also available. [prosper.com](https://www.prosper.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not directly provided in search results (publicly traded; current market cap can be found on stock exchanges) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $212.5M (2024 estimate); net income of -$54.08 million (2024); total assets $877.03 million (2024). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/prosper-marketplace) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not provided in search results - **Growth Signals**: - Nearly 2.5 million customers served since 2005. [prosper.com](https://www.prosper.com/about) - Winner of Bankrate Best Personal Loan Award 2024. [prosper.com](https://www.prosper.com/about) - Received FICO® Decisions Financial Inclusion Award. [prosper.com](https://www.prosper.com/about) - Expanded product lineup with home equity loans and lines of credit, and the Prosper® Card. - Headcount of 338 employees, distributed across 10 countries. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/prosper-marketplace) ## Competitive Advantages - **First-mover in peer-to-peer lending**: Prosper pioneered the P2P lending model in the U.S. in 2005 and has built a large, trusted borrower and investor base. - **Comprehensive product suite**: Covers personal loans, home equity products, credit cards, and investing – all under one platform, serving customers at different stages of their financial journey. - **Awards and recognition**: Industry accolades (Bankrate, FICO) reinforce credibility and trust. - **Data-driven credit risk**: Robust analytics and AI tools for credit decisioning, as evidenced by roles like Data Scientist, Credit Risk Analytics. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/prosper) ## Strategic Focus - **Expanding home equity offerings**: Adding home equity loans and HELOCs to leverage the asset class. - **Growing the Prosper® Card**: Targeting consumers with less-than-perfect credit to build a path to better credit. - **Digital-first, customer-centric approach**: Emphasizing 100% online applications, transparency, and human customer service. - **Leveraging AI and analytics**: Using AI in hiring and credit risk to improve efficiency and accuracy. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Recognition**: Recognized as a “Best Place to Work in the Bay Area.” [prosper.com](https://www.prosper.com/jobs) - **Work Flexibility**: Hybrid model – 3 days remote per week for employees within 50 miles of San Francisco or Phoenix; required in-office on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fully remote roles also available. [prosper.com](https://www.prosper.com/jobs) - **Total Rewards**: - Competitive pay, bonus program, stock options, and 401(k) with 5% employer match. - Health, dental, vision insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees. - $1,000 annual wellness allowance, One Medical membership, Headspace/Calm access. - Generous parental leave, take-what-you-need vacation (exempt), 20 paid vacation/sick days for hourly employees, plus 8 paid holidays. - Monthly internet/phone stipend, pre-tax commuter assistance, and perks like RocketLawyer, UrbanSitter, Maven support. - Monthly on-site employee lunches and cultural events. [prosper.com](https://www.prosper.com/jobs) - **Hiring Process**: Initial phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, then stakeholder round. Technical roles may include a live coding or take-home exercise. AI tools are used to assist in reviewing applications. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/prosper) ## Sources 1. [prosper.com/about](https://www.prosper.com/about) 2. [prosper.com](https://www.prosper.com/) 3. [jobs.lever.co/prosper](https://jobs.lever.co/prosper) 4. 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