GoodLeap
Vice President of Credit & Underwriting Strategy
GoodLeap, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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GoodLeap About GoodLeap
GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $27 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018. About GoodLeap
GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $27 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018.
GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America.
The Vice President of Credit & Underwriting will oversee GoodLeap’s proprietary underwriting engine, ensuring the accuracy, scalability, and auditability of all credit decisioning logic. This leader will manage credit policy development, data source optimization, and partner closely with cross-functional teams—CFO, CRO, COO, Chief Revenue Officer, and Head of Servicing—to drive risk-adjusted growth, streamline originations, and support institutional capital strategy.
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
Oversee GoodLeap’s proprietary underwriting engine and ensure robust automation, compliance, and explainability. Design and continuously refine credit policies in line with capital partner expectations and risk appetite. Lead integration and optimization of third-party and alternative data sources to reduce stipulations and improve performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Risk, and Data Science to implement, test, and iterate on underwriting logic. Support investor and partner communications, including due diligence, reporting, and presentations to capital markets stakeholders. Manage junior team members that will provide support with executing day-to-day tasks
Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics required Master's degree preferred 10+ years in credit policy, underwriting, or consumer credit risk in fintech, lending, or structured finance Experience managing credit decision systems and rule-based logic (e.g., Zoot, Alloy, or custom engines) Strong familiarity with capital markets structures and how credit impacts execution Technical aptitude or comfort leading analytics-heavy teams (SQL/Python a plus) Expert with MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint; VBA is a plus) Superb attention to detail and work ethic Excellent communication skills for both internal stakeholders and external investors Proven leadership in dynamic, high-growth environments
Compensation: $275,000 - $350,000 annually, plus equity
Additional Information Regarding Job Duties And Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
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GoodLeap About GoodLeap
GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $27 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018. About GoodLeap
GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $27 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018.
GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America.
The Vice President of Credit & Underwriting will oversee GoodLeap’s proprietary underwriting engine, ensuring the accuracy, scalability, and auditability of all credit decisioning logic. This leader will manage credit policy development, data source optimization, and partner closely with cross-functional teams—CFO, CRO, COO, Chief Revenue Officer, and Head of Servicing—to drive risk-adjusted growth, streamline originations, and support institutional capital strategy.
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
Oversee GoodLeap’s proprietary underwriting engine and ensure robust automation, compliance, and explainability. Design and continuously refine credit policies in line with capital partner expectations and risk appetite. Lead integration and optimization of third-party and alternative data sources to reduce stipulations and improve performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Risk, and Data Science to implement, test, and iterate on underwriting logic. Support investor and partner communications, including due diligence, reporting, and presentations to capital markets stakeholders. Manage junior team members that will provide support with executing day-to-day tasks
Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics required Master's degree preferred 10+ years in credit policy, underwriting, or consumer credit risk in fintech, lending, or structured finance Experience managing credit decision systems and rule-based logic (e.g., Zoot, Alloy, or custom engines) Strong familiarity with capital markets structures and how credit impacts execution Technical aptitude or comfort leading analytics-heavy teams (SQL/Python a plus) Expert with MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint; VBA is a plus) Superb attention to detail and work ethic Excellent communication skills for both internal stakeholders and external investors Proven leadership in dynamic, high-growth environments
Compensation: $275,000 - $350,000 annually, plus equity
Additional Information Regarding Job Duties And Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career, then we want to work with you! Apply today! Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Finance and Sales Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GoodLeap by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Vice President of Credit” roles.
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