Credit Risk Expert (Expertoa en Riesgo de Credito)

Ready to accelerate your career

What youll do

Were looking for a Credit Risk Expert to help shape how Clara manages and scales credit risk across Latin America. Youll work closely with a high-performing team of risk specialists data scientists and business partners to build predictive credit risk models and drive portfolio-level risk management.

This role is not focused on individual credit analysis or financial operations. Instead youll think at the portfolio level identifying trends stress-testing frameworks and ensuring our credit risk strategies are robust scalable and data-driven. Your work will directly impact the health of Claras credit portfolio and the companys long-term resilience.

Your key responsibilities

• Build validate and maintain credit risk models including PD (Probability of Default) LGD (Loss Given Default) EAD (Exposure at Default) and ECL (Expected Credit Loss)
• Own the Credit Risk MIS: monitor portfolio-level KPIs track delinquency trends vintage curves roll rates and risk concentrations
• Design and execute model monitoring backtesting and recalibration routines to ensure model performance over time
• Develop and continuously improve credit risk scorecards and decision frameworks that support automated scalable lending decisions
• Translate complex portfolio risk data into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership
• Collaborate with Data Product and Operations teams to align credit risk strategies with broader business priorities
• Ensure compliance with credit loss provisioning standards and internal model governance frameworks
• Design and execute credit line management strategies: credit limit increase (CLI) and decrease (CLD) campaigns proactive limit reviews and exposure optimization across the portfolio
• Define segmentation criteria and risk-based rules for credit line campaigns balancing growth and risk appetite
• Drive innovation in predictive analytics and risk reporting to support data-driven decision-making at scale

Who you are

Were looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. The preferred qualifications are a bonus not a requirement.

Must haves

• Academic background in Actuarial Science Mathematics Statistics Computer Science or a related quantitative field
• Proven experience in credit risk management specifically in portfolio risk analysis credit risk modeling and risk indicators (PD LGD EAD ECL vintage analysis roll rates)
• Hands-on experience with SQL and Python or R for data analysis and model development
• Strong proficiency in data visualization tools
• Hands-on experience designing credit line management strategies: CLI/CLD campaigns proactive limit reviews and exposure control at portfolio level
• Experience building and maintaining credit risk methodologies and governance documentation
• Proven experience in Latin American credit markets
• Fluency in English
• Excellent cross-functional communication and project management skills

Important: This role focuses on portfolio-level credit risk and quantitative modeling. Experience exclusively in finance capital markets liquidity risk or individual credit operations (case-by-case underwriting) does not meet the requirements for this position.

Nice to haves

• Experience in Fintech especially in fast-paced or high-growth environments
• Exposure to credit card and payments ecosystems
• Familiarity with Latin American regulatory frameworks for credit loss provisioning
• Experience supporting financial audits and compliance documentation
• Experience with AI-powered automation tools such as workflow automation platforms (e.g. n8n) AI agents or chatbots applied to risk or operational processes
• Working knowledge of Slack Notion or similar collaboration tools

Why join Clara

At Clara youll have the autonomy speed and support to make meaningful impact not just on your team but on how organizations are run across Latin America.

Who we are

• Were the leading B2B fintech for spend management in Latin America.

• Certified as one of the worlds fastest-growing companies a Great Place to Work and a LinkedIn Top Startup.

• Passionate about making Latin America more prosperous and competitive.

• Constantly innovating to build financial infrastructure that enables each of our customers to thrive.

• Product-led high-talent-density culture designed for builders who raise the bar.

• Proud of our open inclusive and values-driven environment.

What we believe in

• #Clarity. We say things clearly directly and proactively.

• #Simplicity. We reduce noise to focus on what really matters.

• #Ownership. We take responsibility and never wait to be told.

• #Pride. We build products and experiences were proud of.

• #Always Be Changing (ABC). We grow through feedback risk-taking and action.

• #Inclusivity. Every voice counts. Everyone contributes to our mission.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one

• Multicultural team with daily exposure to Portuguese Spanish and English (our corporate language)

• Annual learning budget and internal accelerated development paths

• High-ownership environment: we move fast learn fast and raise the bar together

• Smart ambitious teammates low ego high impact

• Flexible vacation and hybrid work model focused on results

If youre ready for growth ownership and impact apply now and help us redefine B2B finance in Latin America.

Claras Hybrid Policy

Claridians in a hybrid mode split their time between working from the office talking to or visiting customers or working from home. This hits a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other while supporting flexibility about how to do this in a way that makes sense for each individual and team.

We dont enforce a minimum number of days for most roles but youre expected to spend time at the office organically and be at the office most days during your ramp-up or when required by your leader.