Consumer Credit Lead - Cards

Job description

Build and scale the underwriting foundation for our new consumer charge card (0→1). Mercury is building a banking* stack for startups. We work hard to create the easiest and safest banking* experience possible to simplify entrepreneurs' and business owners’ financial lives. We’re launching a premium consumer charge card and are looking for a senior credit risk leader to help build and scale the underwriting strategy from the ground up - and own its performance as the portfolio scales. Our goal is to build a consumer charge card that delivers a premium experience while maintaining disciplined, data-driven credit risk. This is a hands-on, senior individual contributor role. You’ll take an initial strategic direction and turn it into a scalable, data-driven underwriting program, then monitor, refine, and evolve that strategy post-launch. You’ll play a key role in shaping how risk decisions translate into customer experience, product growth, and long-term portfolio performance. As the portfolio grows, this role is expected to evolve into team leadership. *Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group and Column N.A., Me...