Job Purpose :
This role is responsible to oversee credit risk strategies for e-commerce lending programs. The role requires deep expertise in credit risk, underwriting models, and portfolio monitoring, particularly in partnerships with e-commerce platforms for Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), Personal Loans, or Co-branded Credit products.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and manage credit policies for customer acquisition through e-commerce platforms.
- Analyze partner-sourced customer profiles and define risk segmentation frameworks.
- Collaborate with credit bureaus, data science, and analytics teams to develop scorecards and alternate data models.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the e-commerce lending portfolio : approval rates, default rates, vintage analysis, etc.
- Work closely with product, risk, and partner teams to fine-tune underwriting rules based on evolving trends.
- Conduct periodic reviews of credit performance at a cohort, product, and partner level.
- Ensure regulatory and internal compliance in all customer onboarding and decisioning processes.
- Support the launch of new products in collaboration with tech and product teams by providing credit risk input.
Job Requirements :
Graduate / Postgraduate in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field8+ years of experience in credit risk or underwriting, preferably in fintech or digital banking environments.Experience in managing credit programs tied to e-commerce or digital channelsExposure to digital lending APIs and onboarding journeysExperience in co-lending or third-party origination modelsStrong grasp of consumer lending credit risk principles (unsecured lending, EMI financing, BNPL, etc.)Knowledge of e-commerce customer behavior and alternative data sources (digital footprint, transaction data)Familiarity with credit decisioning tools and rule engines (e.g., Experian Hunter, FICO, custom engines).Proficiency in data tools : SQL, Excel, SAS, Python (preferred)Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholdersref : iimjobs.com)