Director of Data Science, Credit

We're looking for a Director of Data Science to own the strategy and technical leadership behind Mission Lane's credit acquisition models, reporting to the Sr. Director, Data Science.

• Mission Lane's credit acquisition modeling strategy, translating the company's growth and underwriting goals into a roadmap that balances approval rates, portfolio performance, and fair lending practice
• Technical leadership for the data scientists building and maintaining acquisition models, setting the bar for model design, code quality, and production rigor
• Model risk and monitoring practices that keep acquisition models compliant, explainable, and accurate as underwriting conditions change
• Cross-functional alignment with Credit Risk, Portfolio, Data Engineering, and company leadership on how acquisition modeling fits into Mission Lane's broader risk appetite
• A growing scope as acquisitions-adjacent growth initiatives roll into the team, giving you room to shape how the function expands