Head of Credit
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 2d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 148d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-05-15). Last seen at its source just now.
We have tracked this listing since 5 Oct 2026 (5 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently just now.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
United States
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Ashby employer's own board first seen 5d ago · last seen just now
The listing
Taekus is a profitable fintech and travel startup building a next-generation premium banking and rewards ecosystem for affluent customers. With $120M+ in annual revenue and $4B+ in annual transaction volume, we’re entering a new stage of growth focused on scaling our core banking systems, rewards infrastructure, and partner integrations.
We’re entering the next phase of growth and are looking for a Head of Credit to architect and scale the credit infrastructure behind our products.
As the Head of Credit, you will own the end-to-end credit strategy at Taekus—from underwriting architecture and risk models to portfolio performance and new credit product design. This is a foundational leadership role responsible for building the credit engine behind a new generation of premium financial products.
You’ll work closely with the founders, product, data, and finance teams to design scalable underwriting systems that enable growth while maintaining disciplined portfolio performance.
Your Responsibilities
Own Taekus’s credit strategy and underwriting framework
Design and scale credit decisioning infrastructure and risk models
Monitor and optimize portfolio performance across approval rates, delinquencies, and lossesPartner with product and data teams to build automated underwriting and risk systems
Launch and manage new credit products within the Taekus ecosystem
Work closely with sponsor banks and compliance partners to ensure regulatory alignment
Build and lead the credit risk and underwriting organization
What We're Looking For
10+ years in consumer credit, underwriting, or credit risk leadership
Experience building or scaling credit programs at a fintech, card issuer, or modern bank
Strong background in credit modeling, underwriting strategy, and portfolio management
Experience working with credit bureau data, alternative underwriting signals, and automated decisioning
Builder mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-moving fintech environment
Strong product and data partnership instincts
You’d Love This Job If
You want to architect the credit foundation of a new premium banking platform
You like to work on products at the intersection of fintech, payments, and global travel
You’re looking for a high ownership role with direct impact on company strategy
About Taekus
Taekus is a luxury financial services company offering premium checking, credit, and debit accounts—paired with an exclusive travel rewards ecosystem. We serve an affluent, global customer base that expects excellence in both experience and execution. With $4B+ in annual transaction volume and strong profitability, we’re redefining what it means to bank beautifully.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and stock option plan
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) plan with 5% company match
Flexible vacation policy
Fully remote work environment