Chase Card SMB Acquisitions - Credit Strategy - Associate

Job Description

As an Associate in Card Acquisitions Risk SMB Strategy, you will directly engage and influence Acquisitions risk strategies in the newly created 1st line credit function within the Card Credit Decisioning Unit (CDU). You will play a key role in defining the risk appetite for Small Business within Card acquisitions, managing credit risk, and ensuring sound lending decisions that balance value creation with prudent risk management.

Additionally, you will develop risk‑management strategies in partnership with the Credit Risk organization and shape underwriting policies to align with the bank’s financial goals. This includes managing risk‑taking activities for card originations from approve/decline to credit line assignment for the business card portfolios within Card’s approximately 10 million new accounts annually. This role requires analytical curiosity, experience with complex data, and a detail‑oriented mindset.

• Evaluate the Credit Box in partnership with SMB Acquisitions Lead, Product GM’s, Finance and the second line of defense Credit Risk team
• Directly engage in assessing new expansion opportunities and execute against approved opportunities
• Set up reviews and processes to ensure we are executing well on our credit assumptions
• Partner with risk strategies in defining variables that would be included in new credit models and interface with the modeling team on the modeling suite and roadmap
• Develop and implement metrics to track performance
• Maintain a strong regulatory and controls environment
• Collaborate across stakeholders in business lines (risk, underwriting, legal, finance) to balance growth and risk

• A Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business administration, or a related field is required
• 2+ years of relevant experience in direct‑to‑consumer lending, originations, and/or retail credit experience at a complex large‑scale financial services business
• Ability to evaluate and manage credit risk effectively; exceptional quantitative and qualitative finance and analytical skills

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Eligible roles may receive commission‑based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in cash and/or forfeitable equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans