Senior Business Analyst, Credit Risk

Posted 5 Days Ago
2 Locations
Mid level
Software • Analytics
The Role
The Senior Business Analyst, Credit Risk will analyze complex datasets, monitor portfolio risks, support strategic business initiatives, and communicate insights to leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Koalafi, we believe in a world where no one has to put an important purchase on hold. That’s why we’re making it easier for more people to pay for big purchases over time.

Over 17,000 retailers rely on us to match their customers to a payment plan clearly and quickly, all while reflecting well on their brand. Their 2M+ customers love us because we provide a flexible way for them to make payments, and give them an opportunity to improve their credit. Our 200+ Koalafi teammates enjoy inspiring and challenging work that accelerates their careers.

Interested in learning more about how we’re transforming the financing experience and joining our team?

What You’ll Do: 

At Koalafi, we use data-driven insights to inform business, product, and underwriting decisions. This position is responsible for supporting the business by providing analysis, reporting, and recommendations to the team, and by assisting in driving the implementation of strategic business initiatives. You will have the unique opportunity to grow alongside the company and help shape the future direction of the business. In this role, you will:

  • Monitor portfolio risk and recommend changes to credit policy strategy
  • Perform in-depth analysis on complex datasets to generate actionable insights
  • Present results to leadership and influence to adopt recommendations
  • Support with regular reports, ad hoc data requests and analysis, transaction analysis, and special inquires as requested
  • Create queries as needed to problem solve and answer internal and external customer questions
  • Drive research and analysis that powers our strategy, operational, financial, and business development decision-making
  • Develop business plans, including gathering requirements for transformational projects within our new product line
  • Produce financial models and NPV analyses
  • Deliver great results for the business with a customer focus in mind 

About You (Qualifications) 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, etc.)
  • 2-5 years of analyst experience in consumer lending or credit risk
  • 1+ years at a fast-moving start-up preferred
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL or similar language
  • Experience using Logistic Regression and/or GBM models preferred
  • Willingness to learn new tools/technologies
  • Ability to communicate with data in written and verbal contexts
  • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic entrepreneurial environment 

Why choose Koalafi: A career at Koalafi means opportunities to tackle exciting challenges every single day. We take pride in a culture of innovation, trust, and ownership. You'll get outside your comfort zone, build meaningful relationships, and most of all, take charge of projects that ultimately help people get the things they need most.

Who we are & what we value: 

  • We focus on what’s most important
  • We set clear expectations and deliver
  • We embrace challenges to reach our full potential
  • We ask, “How can this be better?”
  • We move fast together

Benefits:

At Koalafi, you will have a direct impact on our products and help shape the company’s success. We offer competitive compensation & benefits packages to keep you at your best:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 20 PTO days + 11 paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement with company matching
  • Student Loan & Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Commuter assistance
  • Parental leave (maternal + paternal)
  • Inclusion and Associate Engagement Programs

Top Skills

Python
SQL
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The Company
HQ: Glen Allen, VA
275 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

At Koalafi, we understand that big dreams start with simple transactions. That’s why we built the first nationwide platform that makes it possible for merchants to offer all of their customers, whether they have excellent or no credit, a wide range of pay-over-time plans through a single application. With the help of Koalafi’s advanced technology and analytics, delightful experiences, and world-class support, thousands of merchants nationwide have grown their businesses, and more of their customers can finally dream bigger.

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