Job Description
Now more than ever the Toast team is committed to our customers. We’re taking steps to help restaurants navigate these unprecedented times with technology resources and community. Our focus is on building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt take control and get back to what they do best: building the businesses they love. And because our technology is purpose-built for restaurants by restaurant people restaurants can trust that we’ll deliver on their needs for today while investing in experiences that will power their restaurant of the future.
Bready* to make a change?
The Fintech Risk team at Toast is responsible for driving risk informed growth for the rapidly expanding Toast Fintech line of business. We are seeking a Principal Credit Risk Analyst to lead the evaluation monitoring and optimization of credit risk across our lending portfolio. This role will be critical in balancing growth opportunities with prudent risk management ensuring sustainable performance of both existing and new lending products. You’ll leverage data advanced analytics and cross-functional collaboration to shape how Toast assesses and manages credit risk. Your work will directly influence product design portfolio performance and the financial health of our merchant partners.
About this roll* (Responsibilities)
Credit Risk Strategy & Portfolio Management
- Lead the design and execution of Toast’s credit risk strategy across multiple lending products and lifecycle stages.
- Develop and refine risk frameworks policies and performance metrics that balance growth and credit quality.
- Monitor and interpret portfolio performance identifying emerging risks opportunities and portfolio optimization levers.
Product Growth & Innovation
- Partner with Product Finance Data Science and Operations to launch and scale new lending products responsibly
- Define credit strategies that align with growth targets while maintaining risk appetite
- Support pricing underwriting and account management strategies to optimize customer acquisition and retention
Analytics & Decisioning
- Build and enhance risk models (scorecards forecasting loss models) leveraging advanced analytics
- Perform deep-dive portfolio analyses to support data-driven decision-making
- Evaluate external data sources credit bureaus and alternative data providers to strengthen risk assessment
Governance & Reporting & Leadership
- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal risk management frameworks
- Deliver clear actionable insights to senior leadership and governance committees.
- Represent the Fintech Risk team as a thought leader mentoring analysts and influencing decision-making across the organization.
Do you have the right ingredients*? (Requirements)
- 8+ years of experience in credit risk strategy analytics or portfolio management ideally within fintech SMB lending or financial services.
- Masters Degree or higher in a quantitative field (Mathematics / Statistics / Economics / Finance / Operations Research etc)
- Proven track record in managing and scaling lending products across lifecycle stages
- Strong proficiency in statistical/analytical tools (SQL Python R SAS or similar) and data visualization tools (Tableau Hex or similar)
- Experience with credit risk analytics/modeling stress testing and portfolio management
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills for interpreting analytic results to technical and non-technical audiences
- Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking ability
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels
- Leadership presence with experience mentoring analysts or leading cross-functional initiatives
AI at Toast
At Toast we’re Hungry to Build and Learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster more independently and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; it’s a core part of our culture.
Our Spread* of Total Rewards
We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract retain and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits.
The base salary range for this role is listed below. The starting salary will be determined based on skills experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary our total rewards components include cash compensation (overtime bonus/commissions if eligible) equity and benefits. You can learn more about how we align pay with local labor markets in our Geographic Pay Zone Philosophy.
How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring Process
Throughout the hiring process our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking summarization and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success
At Toast our employees are our secret ingredient—when they thrive we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse and we embrace that diversity with authenticity inclusivity respect and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.
We Thrive Together
We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally check out: https://careers.toasttab.com/locations-toast.
Apply today!
Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process please contact [email protected].
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What We Do
Toast is the all-in-one platform built for restaurants of all sizes. Toast provides a single platform of software as a service (SaaS) products and financial technology solutions that give restaurants everything they need to run their business including point of sale payments supplier management digital ordering and delivery marketing and loyalty and team management. By serving as the restaurant operating system across dine-in takeout and delivery channels Toast helps restaurants increase revenue streamline operations and deliver amazing guest experiences.
Why Work With Us
Our recipe for an awesome workplace: One splash of friendship A dollop of impact A sprinkle of no hierarchy & A heavy spoonful of individuality Mix these ingredients in a fast-paced and hardworking environment. Best paired with a side of interesting people who always bring their whole selves to work. *100% Sunday scary free
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