Koalafi · 6 months ago
Senior Manager of Business Analytics - Valuations & Forecasting
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expKoalafi is transforming the financing experience by offering flexible lease-to-own financing solutions. They are seeking a Valuations and Forecasting Lead to develop and manage lease portfolio valuations and forecasting frameworks that will inform strategic decision-making and support various financial operations.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
Responsibilities
Build, own, and maintain a portfolio valuations model to estimate lease lifetime value
Quantify the impact of pricing, underwriting, and credit policy decisions on key valuation drivers such as delinquencies, prepayments, and early buyouts
Develop a forecasting model to estimate KPIs such as payments, cash flows, and charge-offs under multiple economic and business scenarios
Lead loss forecasting efforts by designing models that reflect the dynamic effects of macro conditions, credit mix, and business strategy
Develop scenario analyses to support strategic planning, stress testing, and capital adequacy assessments
Partner closely with Finance to ensure the valuation model supports planning and budgeting processes
Deliver clear presentations and insights to senior stakeholders, including risk, finance, and executive leadership
Drive continuous improvement of the model's accuracy, usability, and alignment with evolving business needs
Qualification
Required
4-8 years of experience in credit risk modeling, valuation, forecasting, or related financial analytics—ideally in consumer lending or lease-to-own finance
Strong foundation in finance (e.g., forecasting, NPV analysis, capital planning, or asset-backed lending concepts)
Advanced proficiency in SQL for querying and preparing structured datasets
Deep understanding of forecasting techniques and model development best practices
Exceptional attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, a growth mindset, and a passion for building practical, business-aligned solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment with a bias for action
Preferred
Bachelor's degree required, in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business, or Engineering preferred
Familiarity with lease to own products
Experience with Python
Understanding of portfolio risk modeling or credit loss estimation
Exposure to corporate financial planning and integration of operational models with FP&A workflows
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
20 PTO days + 11 paid holidays
401(k) retirement with company matching
Student Loan & Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter assistance
Parental leave (maternal + paternal)
Inclusion and Associate Engagement Programs
Company
Koalafi
Koalafi offers omnichannel financial products that help merchants and consumers succeed.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$195.5MKey Investors
Forbright BankPollen Street CapitalSummit Action
2022-08-16Debt Financing
2021-02-15Debt Financing
2019-10-17Debt Financing· $150M
Leadership Team
Boomer Muth
Interim CEO
Russell Korte
Chief Financial Officer
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