Chase Card Services is the leading credit card issuer in the U.S. With over $1 trillion in sales volume, we have been #1 in the industry since 2017. We have also been #1 in outstandings (loans) for more than 10 years and lead in top-of-wallet market share.  

Job Description:

As the Vice President for Card Portfolio Risk Strategy you will be responsible for developing, managing, and overseeing portfolio risk strategies in the newly created 1st line credit function within the Card Credit Decisioning Unit (CDU).  

You will play a key role in managing the exposure and risk appetite for the Card business.  You will directly engage with product General Managers (GMs) to proactively identify trends, remediate risks, ensure continued health of the business, and profitably pursue opportunities to deepen relationships with existing customers through strategic line management.   Additionally, you will develop risk management strategies in partnership with the Credit Risk organization in the second line of defense. This role requires deep analytical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with internal teams to balance risk and growth.

Job Responsibilities: 

Define the Credit Box in partnership with Product GM’s, Finance and the second line of defense Credit Risk teamPartner closely with product and risk teams in assessing new expansion opportunities. Define an execution plan for new credit opportunitiesSet up reviews and processes to ensure we are executing well on our credit assumptionsPartner with risk strategies in defining variables that would be included in new credit models and interface with the modeling team on the modeling suite and roadmapRecruit and develop high performing talent to staff the CDU Develop and implement metrics to track performance. Lead the report outs for performance monitoring to senior leadershipContribute to Policy & Strategy Development including helping to shape credit policies and risk management frameworksMaintain a strong regulatory and controls environment Collaborate across stakeholders in business lines (e.g., risk, underwriting, legal, finance) to balance growth and risk

Required qualifications, skills and capabilities:

A Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business administration, or a related field is required7+ years of relevant experience in direct to consumer lending, originations, and/or retail credit experience at a complex large-scale financial services businessAbility to evaluate and manage credit risk effectively; Strong judgement in approving or recommending credit policyExceptional quantitative and qualitative finance and analytical skillsDemonstrated strategic thinking and execution skills; insight and ability to proactively identify opportunities to innovate and improve the businessProven experience in collaborating across teams and lines of business within large organizationsExperience with executive-level presentation materials and briefings A high level of personal initiative, setting and achieving challenging goals, and demonstrating entrepreneurial leadership