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Huntington
Consumer Finance Direct Portfolio/Risk Specialist
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A Financial Operations Specialist specializes in foreseeing or carrying out financial transactions or other routine operations that are influenced by compliance needs. Requires some knowledge of accounting, billing, customer service and contracts. Helps businesses and their customers resolve financial billing and reconciliation issues.
$52,769 / year median in the U.S.
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Description This position can be located at any Huntington Bank Corporate office location. Summary The Consumer Finance Direct Lending Portfolio & Risk Specialist plays a key role in overseeing the credit risk performance of the Direct Lending portfolio, including unsecured and/or secured consumer lending products. This position is responsible for ongoing portfolio monitoring, risk identification, performance analysis, and supporting sound credit practices through data-driven insights, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration. The Specialist partners closely with Risk, Credit, Product, Operations, and Technology teams to ensure portfolio strategies align with regulatory expectations, company risk appetite, and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyze direct lending portfolio performance to identify emerging credit quality trends, deterioration risks, and opportunities for improvement. Conduct ongoing portfolio risk assessments, including delinquency, loss, vintage, and concentration analysis. Prepare and deliver clear, concise portfolio reporting, dashboards, and executive summaries highlighting key performance indicators and risk metrics. Identify economic, operational, and credit risk impacts to the portfolio and recommend mitigation strategies. Support the development, review, and maintenance of credit policies, procedures, and risk governance documentation. Participate in and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system changes, credit strategy enhancements, and new product initiatives to ensure alignment with credit policy and risk controls. Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (Credit, Compliance, IT, Operations, Product, and Analytics) to implement portfolio strategies and process improvements. Ensure documentation and analysis meet regulatory, audit, and internal risk management standards. Assist with special projects, regulatory exams, internal audits, and ad hoc risk initiatives as assigned. Required Qualifications 5-10 years of experience in consumer lending, portfolio management, credit risk, underwriting, or a related discipline. Strong knowledge of direct lending products and consumer credit risk principles. Minimum of 4 years of experience in a portfolio risk, credit risk, or analytical role. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable insights. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present risk concepts clearly to diverse audiences. Highly detail‑oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills. Proven ability to write and maintain credit policies and procedures. Experience working in or supporting a UAT testing environment. High school diploma or equivalent required (Bachelor's degree preferred). Preferred Qualifications ACAPS (or similar risk/credit certification) experience preferred. Experience supporting regulatory exams and internal audits. Familiarity with consumer credit models, scorecards, or risk-based pricing frameworks. Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with portfolio reporting or analytics tools. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or a related field.