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Senior Manager/Director, Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning

Job Overview

Location

USA - Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Category

Data Science

Date Posted

June 25, 2026

Full Job Description

đź“‹ Description

  • • Lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced predictive models for credit risk, collections, and operations using machine learning and statistical techniques.
  • • Integrate cutting-edge ML methods including ensemble models, deep learning, and natural language processing (NLP) into production systems to drive business outcomes.
  • • Mentor and guide junior and peer-level data scientists, fostering technical growth and analytical excellence across the team.
  • • Promote the adoption of modern data science tools, platforms, and MLOps practices to enhance model reliability, scalability, and reproducibility.
  • • Present complex analytical insights and model recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to inform strategic decision-making.
  • • Drive experimentation with emerging techniques such as causal inference and generative AI to expand the organization’s predictive capabilities.
  • • Define and execute the strategic roadmap for predictive modeling and machine learning initiatives aligned with business objectives.
  • • Lead cross-functional projects that integrate analytics into core business processes across credit, collections, and operations.
  • • Oversee the full lifecycle of high-impact models—from development and validation to deployment, monitoring, and retraining.
  • • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on data science innovation, model governance, and long-term analytics strategy.
  • • Represent the Predictive Analytics function in regulatory, audit, and compliance forums to ensure adherence to financial industry standards.
  • • Build and maintain strong partnerships across departments to embed data-driven decision-making into organizational workflows.
  • • Work remotely with occasional planned travel to the Southfield, Michigan office; option to work from the office if desired.
  • • Maintain compliance with company policies, legal guidelines, and regulatory requirements in all modeling and analytical activities.
  • • Contribute to a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement through direct communication, resiliency, and ethical AI practices.

🎯 Requirements

  • • Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative field
  • • 8+ years of experience in predictive modeling and analytics (Senior Manager)
  • • 10+ years of experience in predictive modeling and machine learning (Director)
  • • 6+ years of experience applying ML in production environments (Senior Manager)
  • • 6+ years of experience leading strategic initiatives or mentoring senior-level peers (Director)
  • • Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and statistical tools (e.g., R, SAS)

🏖️ Benefits

  • • Excellent benefits package including 401(k) match
  • • Adoption assistance
  • • Parental leave
  • • Tuition reimbursement
  • • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • • Annual bonus plan

Skills & Technologies

Python
Express
AWS
Azure
GCP
Senior
Remote
$221k-259k
Degree Required

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About Credit Acceptance Corporation

Credit Acceptance Corporation is a Michigan-based auto finance company founded in 1972. It provides financing programs to automobile dealers that enable them to sell vehicles to consumers, regardless of credit history. The company purchases consumer loans originated by dealers under its Portfolio and Purchase Programs, then services these receivables. Credit Acceptance operates across the United States and reports financial results through its Consumer Loan segment. The company generates revenue primarily through interest and fees on its portfolio of automobile loans.

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