Head of Consumer Credit Management & Development JB-26743

About us:

At Cal, we believe in the power of change. We lead innovations and initiate countless transformations.

We are shaping the future of payments, influencing and improving the reality for hundreds of thousands of customers and businesses in Israel.

We believe in our people, encourage professionalism, excellence, personal development

and we're dedicated provide the best employee experience.

We invite you to join the transformation and take part in shaping our shared story.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and analytical leader to head our Consumer Credit Management & Development function. This role is responsible for leading a team focused on consumer credit analytics, business insights, research activities, and the development and oversight of business models that support the company's underwriting activities. The position plays a key role in driving credit portfolio performance and supporting strategic decision-making

• Lead and manage a team, providing both professional guidance and people management

• Oversee analytics, data extraction, and the generation of business insights related to the company’s consumer credit activities

• Manage and maintain knowledge and expertise in consumer credit, including implementation, monitoring, and ownership of consumer credit policies

• Analyze credit portfolio trends, conduct in-depth analyses, and prepare reports and presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors

• Monitor and oversee the business and performance quality of all models supporting consumer credit activities

• Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects related to consumer credit

• Drive accountability for the company’s credit portfolio balance and charge-off targets

• Support data-driven decision-making and continuous optimization of credit strategies

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field – required

• Proven experience and strong understanding of consumer credit processes and methodologies

• Previous managerial experience – required

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to derive insights from complex data and translate them into business recommendations

• Strong written communication and presentation skills

• Experience leading employees and collaborating across multiple stakeholders and business functions

• Knowledge and understanding of credit model development and performance monitoring

• Familiarity with BI tools and Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills being a significant advantage