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Full-Time

VP of Credit

NYC

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Gynger

Gynger

11-50 employees

AI-powered payments and financing platform

Fintech
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$200k - $300kAnnually

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Requires onsite presence in NYC office 4 days a week (Monday through Thursday).

Category
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Tableau
Looker
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience in credit risk management, with a significant portion in the B2B fintech and/or lending space.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Economics, or Finance (a Master’s in any of these fields is highly preferred).
  • Ideally: Proficiency with BI tools (e.g. Tableau, Looker), underwriting platforms (e.g. Alloy, Experian, Heron etc.), familiarity with commercial credit bureau data, and loan management systems (e.g. LoanPro).
  • Work out of our NYC office 4 days/week (Monday through Thursday).
Responsibilities
  • Play a leadership role within the company and collaborate closely with the Product & Engineering, GTM, and Finance teams to design innovative lending products and implement them.
  • Manage relationships and reporting to external stakeholders including board, banking partners, investors, and regulatory bodies, effectively communicating credit metrics and setting expectations with relevant internal and external factors.
  • Create and iterate on the company's credit risk management strategy and policies to ensure alignment with business objectives and requirements.
  • Lead the credit risk assessment framework, incorporating advanced data analytics and machine learning models to enhance decision-making and risk prediction.
  • Oversee the entire credit lifecycle to ensure optimal performance by managing the loan portfolio from origination through servicing to collections and recoveries.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the credit and operation teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and advancements in technology that can impact our credit risk framework and lending products.

Gynger.io operates as an AI-powered payments platform that provides embedded financing specifically for technology buyers and sellers. The platform facilitates payments and financing for technology expenses, helping businesses manage their tech spending more effectively. Clients, ranging from startups to established companies, can apply for credit, which, if approved, is accessible the next business day. This credit allows them to pay for technology expenses upfront, with repayment structured over a custom payment plan. Gynger.io simplifies the procurement process by enabling clients to manage all their tech expenses from a single dashboard. Unlike many competitors, Gynger.io offers unsecured financing, meaning clients do not need to provide collateral or personal guarantees. The company's goal is to streamline tech procurement, save money, and improve cash flow for its clients.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$37.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

26%

1 year growth

37%

2 year growth

153%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Securing $20 million in Series A funding and a $100 million debt facility from PayPal Ventures positions Gynger.io for significant growth and market penetration.
  • The 'buy now, pay later' model for technology purchases can attract a wide range of clients, from startups to established businesses, enhancing cash flow management.
  • Gynger.io's focus on unsecured financing makes it accessible to a broader range of businesses, reducing barriers to entry.

What critics are saying

  • The fintech market is highly competitive, and Gynger.io must continuously innovate to maintain its unique value proposition.
  • Reliance on debt facilities for growth could pose financial risks if the company fails to achieve expected revenue targets.

What makes Gynger unique

  • Gynger.io uniquely combines AI-powered payments with embedded financing, specifically targeting technology expenses, unlike general fintech solutions.
  • The platform offers next-day credit access without requiring collateral, setting it apart from traditional financing options.
  • Gynger.io's single dashboard for managing all tech expenses simplifies procurement, a feature not commonly found in other fintech platforms.

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