Credit Strategy Risk Manager at Steel Partners

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Credit Risk Management, Analytical Problem-Solving, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Credit Strategy Development, Governance Processes, Stakeholder Communication, Continuous Improvement, Critical Thinking, Relationship Building, Process Management, Risk Monitoring, Documentation, Innovation, Escalation Management, Regulatory Compliance, Performance Assessment

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About WebBank WebBank (the “Bank”) is a Utah chartered Industrial Bank headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. As “The Bank Behind the Brand®”, WebBank is a national issuer of consumer and small business credit products through Strategic Partner (Brand) platforms, which include retailers, manufacturers, finance companies, software as a service (SaaS), and financial technology (FinTech) companies. The Bank is a leading player in the digital lending space, driving innovation in financial products through embedded finance with Strategic Partner platforms. WebBank engages in a full range of banking activities, including consumer and commercial loan products, revolving lines of credit, credit cards, private-label card issuance, auto-refinancing, and more. The Bank provides capital in the form of asset-backed lending and other credit facilities to Strategic Partner platforms, credit funds, and other lenders with a targeted focus on specialty finance assets. The Bank is also a leading provider of commercial insurance premium finance products through its wholly owned subsidiary, National Partners. Job Summary The Credit Strategy Risk Manager plays a key role in overseeing the credit risk framework for WebBank’s Strategic Partner programs. Working closely with both internal stakeholders and Strategic Partner Credit teams, this position ensures that credit strategies, policies, and governance processes are sound, transparent, and aligned with expected portfolio performance and risk appetite. A central aspect of the role is the review and effective challenge of new and existing credit strategies—including their projected impact on volume, performance, and overall program health. Success in this role comes from strong analytical problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to work through complex credit decisions. The Credit Strategy Risk Manager will champion credit strategy proposals through the Bank’s governance and Loan Committee processes, helping to articulate needs, resolve issues, and refine strategies as risk, business conditions, and regulatory expectations evolve. This position plays a key role in continually strengthening WebBank’s credit policies, documentation, and governance practices. This individual must be adept at managing multiple concurrent initiatives while fostering a culture of transparency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across Strategic Partner engagements. Position Responsibilities You Will: * Take ownership of credit risk oversight for assigned Strategic Partners, ensuring all credit strategies are thoroughly reviewed, key risks are identified and mitigated, and appropriate escalation and alignment occur before presenting items for approval * Champion Strategic Partner credit strategy changes through the Bank’s approval processes, proactively responding to stakeholder questions and effectively defending proposals to secure alignment and approval * Coordinate and manage numerous concurrent credit strategy changes across varying stages of review, approval, and implementation, ensuring clear tracking, timely escalation, and consistent communication with both internal stakeholders and Strategic Partners * Assist in the development of the initial credit strategy for new WebBank products launched in partnership with Strategic Partners * Identify opportunities to enhance credit strategies and associated documentation * Assess the design and effectiveness of Strategic Partner controls to ensure full alignment with Credit Policy, escalating deficiencies and driving remediation to maintain strong governance * Identify and embrace opportunities to innovate and streamline credit risk governance processes * Drive monthly risk monitoring and reporting, including reporting to executive management Company Perks: You Get: * Paid Time Off (PTO) - Generous paid time off plus paid parental leave * Health insurance – Plans include an employer-paid medical option, dental and vision coverage, plus we offer health savings accounts * 401(k) – WebBank matches up to the first 6 percent of employee contributions, and both the employee’s contributions and WebBank’s match are fully vested immediately * Life and Disability Insurance – Life insurance and long and short-term disability insurance plans are 100% employer-paid * Tuition Reimbursement – WebBank provides reimbursement for classes needed to obtain certain degrees, up to $5,250 per academic year Qualifications Qualifications You Have: * Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, risk management or related field * Ability to clearly communicate complex credit strategies to executive management and other non-credit personnel to facilitate understanding and drive discussion * Minimum of 5 years of experience in consumer and/or commercial lending * Demonstrated ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with internal teams and external partners to support shared success * A continuous improvement mindset, with experience identifying opportunities to enhance processes and apply new tools or technologies * Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to independently evaluate credit strategies and recommend enhancements * High degree of professional judgment and the ability to balance partner collaboration with independent oversight and effective challenge * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous processes or workstreams with accuracy and timeliness Even Better: * Exposure to a wide array of credit products, structures, and industries preferred * Experience using artificial intelligence tools to streamline processes preferred

Responsibilities

The Credit Strategy Risk Manager oversees the credit risk framework for WebBank’s Strategic Partner programs, ensuring credit strategies are sound and aligned with portfolio performance. This role involves reviewing credit strategies, managing approvals, and driving improvements in credit policies and governance practices.