Chief Credit Officer at Taekus | Torre

Chief Credit Officer

You'll architect and scale the credit engine for a new generation of premium financial products.
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USD190k - 220k/year
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Taekus is a profitable fintech and travel startup building a next-generation premium banking and rewards ecosystem for affluent customers. With $70M+ in annual revenue and $3B+ in annual transaction volume, we’re entering a new stage of growth focused on scaling our core banking systems, rewards infrastructure, and partner integrations.We’re entering the next phase of growth and are looking for a Chief Credit Officer to architect and scale the credit infrastructure behind our products.As Chief Credit Officer, you will own the end-to-end credit strategy at Taekus—from underwriting architecture and risk models to portfolio performance and new credit product design. This is a foundational leadership role responsible for building the credit engine behind a new generation of premium financial products.You’ll work closely with the founders, product, data, and finance teams to design scalable underwriting systems that enable growth while maintaining disciplined portfolio performance.Your ResponsibilitiesOwn Taekus’s credit strategy and underwriting frameworkDesign and scale credit decisioning infrastructure and risk modelsMonitor and optimize portfolio performance across approval rates, delinquencies, and lossesPartner with product and data teams to build automated underwriting and risk systemsLaunch and manage new credit products within the Taekus ecosystemWork closely with sponsor banks and compliance partners to ensure regulatory alignmentBuild and lead the credit risk and underwriting organizationWhat We're Looking For10+ years in consumer credit, underwriting, or credit risk leadershipExperience building or scaling credit programs at a fintech, card issuer, or modern bankStrong background in credit modeling, underwriting strategy, and portfolio managementExperience working with credit bureau data, alternative underwriting signals, and automated decisioningBuilder mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-moving fintech environmentStrong product and data partnership instinctsYou’d Love This Job IfYou want to architect the credit foundation of a new premium banking platformYou like to work on products at the intersection of fintech, payments, and global travelYou’re looking for a high ownership role with direct impact on company strategyAbout TaekusTaekus is a luxury financial services company offering premium checking, credit, and debit accounts—paired with an exclusive travel rewards ecosystem. We serve an affluent, global customer base that expects excellence in both experience and execution. With $3B+ in annual transaction volume and strong profitability, we’re redefining what it means to bank beautifully.What We OfferCompetitive salary and stock option planMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance401(k) plan with 5% company matchFlexible vacation policyFully remote work environment
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