Avant is revolutionizing the world of lending by lowering the costs and barriers of borrowing for everyday people. At our core, we are a technology company that builds advanced platforms and uses custom analytics. Today, we help underserved consumers, the majority of whom get fast funding on our online platform without having to talk anyone. Tomorrow we plan to use our world class technology and underwriting capabilities to launch new products and bank partnerships that improve people’s financial lives.
Job Description
Let’s get to business. Avant is seeking an established leader to join the Strategy & Operations team in Chicago.
We are looking for an entrepreneurial, self-driven candidate who is excited by the thought of building operations from the ground up (and then making them BIG.) You should be comfortable jumping between data analytics and daily operations, technology and vendor relations.
In your role as a Manager, you will be responsible for driving the execution of our operations group by developing strategies that ultimately impact profitability through increased efficiencies and results. You will also provide direction and leadership to a team of Associates and Analysts responsible for supporting and executing the overall strategy. This role will work closely with Engineering, Finance, Product, Legal and other teams across the company. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Strategy
- Design, implement, and maintain strategies to continually improve results through process optimization, automation, and technology
- Analyze all aspects of Avant’s operations group and drive optimization through process engineering initiatives
- Manage technology initiatives to optimize performance, both operational and strategic, end to end
General
- Provide operational insights and strategic direction through robust analysis and reporting to senior and c-suite level management
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strategy alignment across the organization
- Manage and mentor a team of Associates and Analysts
Requirements- BA/BS in Business, Mathematics, Finance or related field
- 4+ years experience with process improvement, management consulting, and/or analytics required
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive large-scale projects that result in increased profitability
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to present findings and recommendations to senior management
- Demonstrated ability to manage, motivate, and lead a team
Why Avant is a fit for you: At Avant, we believe our values make a difference:
We value, support, and help each other grow
We are committed to active inclusion and diversity
We are transparent and believe the best idea wins
We succeed when our customers succeed
We get sh!t done… responsibly
And we keep it fun! We believe that ideas are more important than titles, everything is more fun together, everyone drives change, and everyone is an owner. While we believe the perks and benefits that we offer are terrific, nothing excites us more than having the ability to collaborate with intelligent, highly-motivated and talented people on challenging problems as we work to change the face of online lending.