Director, Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning

The Director is a strategic, senior-level individual contributor who defines and drives the modeling strategy across credit risk, servicing, and collections. This role combines deep technical expertise with business acumen and cross-functional influence. While not initially a people manager, the Director may lead initiatives and mentor others, with potential to transition into formal leadership.

Outcomes and Activities:

• This position will work from home; occasional planned travel to an assigned Southfield, Michigan office location may be required. However, this position is permitted to work at a Southfield, Michigan office location if requested by the team member.
• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for predictive modeling and machine learning
• Lead cross-functional initiatives integrating analytics into business processes
• Oversee development, deployment, and monitoring of high-impact models
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on data strategy and innovation
• Represent Predictive Analytics in regulatory, audit, and governance forums
• Foster partnerships across the organization

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or Master’s in a quantitative discipline
• 10+ years of experience in predictive modeling and machine learning
• 6+ years of experience leading strategic initiatives or mentoring senior-level peers
• Deep expertise in credit risk modeling and ML techniques
• Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and statistical tools (e.g., R, SAS)
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and model lifecycle management
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience with regulatory compliance in financial services

Preferred:

• Experience in auto finance or consumer lending
• Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) and MLOps tools (MLflow, Kubeflow, etc.)

Targeted Compensation: $208,800 – $278,300 base salary + an annual bonus plan

This position is not currently open to individuals who require sponsorship now or in the future to work legally for Credit Acceptance, such as H-1b / H-4 or F-1 OPT visa holders.

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Benefits

• Excellent benefits package that includes 401(K) match, adoption assistance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical/ dental/vision and many nonstandard benefits that make us a Great Place to Work

Our Company Values:

To be successful in this role, Team Members need to be:

• Positive by maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
• Respectful by collaborating and actively listening
• Insightful by cultivating innovation, accumulating business and role specific knowledge, demonstrating self-awareness and making quality decisions
• Direct by effectively communicating and conveying courage
• Earnest by taking accountability, applying feedback and effectively planning and priority setting

Expectations:

• Remain compliant with our policies processes and legal guidelines
• All other duties as assigned
• Attendance as required by department

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