PlataPlata

Portfolio Risk Manager

Added 3 hours ago

Why this role matters:

We’re launching a new business line in Mexico and looking for a strong leader to own credit risk end-to-end. You’ll set the risk vision, design frameworks, build and lead the team, and ensure sustainable portfolio growth while keeping losses under control.

Day-to-day responsibilities:

  • Build from scratch: design credit origination policy, limit setting, pricing guardrails, early-warning triggers, and collections feedback loops
  • Own risk metrics: manage risk appetite and ensure portfolio performance stays within it; maintain live dashboards and explain drivers of metric changes
  • Portfolio analytics: perform segmentation, stress-testing, cohort analysis, and vintage tracking
  • Team leadership: recruit, mentor, and develop analysts; foster a data-driven and experimentation-focused culture
  • Cross-functional collaboration: embed risk controls in product specifications, customer journeys, and work closely with finance and 2nd line of defence teams

The ideal candidate

  • 3+ years in credit risk management focused on retail or consumer lending portfolios (banking or fintech)
  • Strong understanding of scorecard design, ML techniques, and alternative data for credit decisioning
  • Proficient in SQL and Python/R with hands-on experience working with data
  • Proven leadership experience — managed teams, set OKRs, and developed analysts
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Mathematics; MBA or CFA is a plus
  • Strong technical or quantitative background with a strategic mindset

Our ways of working:

  • Innovative Spirit: a commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions
  • Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication
  • Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community
  • Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together
  • High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances

Our benefits:

  • Relocation support to Mexico with assistance for the employee and their family
  • Flexible work: hybrid or full-time from our office in Mexico
  • Healthcare Coverage
  • Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications
  • Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
  • Vacation policy: 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave