Role OverviewThe Director of Investor Research will serve as the primary strategic voice of GoodLeap's capital markets performance, leading the analysis of originated assets, building data-driven narratives for investors, and directing cross-functional collaboration across Capital Markets Sales, Analytics, Underwriting, Servicing, and Product Management.
What You Will Do
Lead the analysis of GoodLeap's originated asset performance, build narratives for and present strategic insights to GoodLeap's current and prospective investor base, and commission and direct bespoke research into borrower creditworthiness and GoodLeap's customer positioning within the broader macroeconomic landscape.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This individual will own GoodLeap's investor relations function within the Portfolio Management team, shaping how loan performance, credit quality, and macroeconomic trends are communicated to current and prospective investors, and will operate with high autonomy and independent judgment.
Requirements
- Minimum bachelor's (or advanced) degree
- 8-10 years of experience in banking, management consulting, or specialty finance
- Experience presenting directly to institutional investors, credit facilities, or senior executive audiences
- Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling narratives
- Must understand loan math, including CDR, CPR, and CNL
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional workstreams and influence stakeholders across multiple teams
- Strategic judgment and ownership mentality
- Ability to set priorities, manage ambiguity, and deliver in a lean, fast-paced environment with minimal direction
- Must possess strong technical acumen in SQL and AI tools
- Expert in Microsoft Office (Excel without use of a mouse, PowerPoint)
Benefits
- Base salary: $170,000 - $190,000
- Bonus
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