Director, Risk

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New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
Junior
Fintech • Real Estate
TheGuarantors offers renters and landlords a comprehensive suite of financial tools designed to benefit both sides.
The Role
The Director of Risk will lead risk management and underwriting policies, developing risk models and integrating risk insights into business decisions while supervising a team of analysts.
Summary Generated by Built In

TheGuarantors is a fintech company helping multifamily owners and operators mitigate leasing risk while expanding access for renters. With a deep understanding of owner, operator, and renter needs, we believe renters deserve better access to the home of their choice and operators deserve greater protection and growth opportunities. That’s why we’re leveraging our real estate expertise and using AI-driven renter underwriting to help operators qualify renters faster while mitigating the financial risk of renter default. With $7B+ in lease value protected, we work with 9 of the country’s top 10 operators, are the #1 lease guarantee provider nationwide, and have consistently been named one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies, one of Forbes’ Best Startup Employers, and one of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500.


Director, Risk will direct and oversee the company’s risk and underwriting policy. Responsible for developing and calibrating risk models, including Expected Loss frameworks. Lead risk strategy design and optimization of underwriting and portfolio monitoring processes to align with risk appetite and business objectives. Establish methodologies for risk forecasting, stress testing, and scenario analysis. Manage development and enhancement of dashboards, monitoring tools, and risk reporting to ensure timely detection of portfolio risk drivers and emerging concentrations.

Collaborate with product, business, and data teams to integrate risk insights into business decision-making. Supervise and mentor a team of risk analysts and associates to strengthen organizational risk capacity.


Requires a bachelor’s degree in financial engineering, statistics, or economics, and 2 years of experience in the skill sets listed in the job description.


Base Salary

The base salary is $200,000/year.

Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including prior experience, expertise, location and current market data and may vary from the range above.



TheGuarantors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in financial engineering, statistics, or economics
  • 2 years of experience in risk management and underwriting
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
225 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

At TheGuarantors, we offer unmatched insurance solutions for both renters and property operators—covering every lease, every time. Our mission is simple: to give renters better access to their ideal homes while empowering operators with stronger protection and new growth opportunities. By leveraging our real estate expertise, we help operators qualify renters faster and reduce the risk of rental income loss. Our commitment to exceptional service has earned us a 99% retention rate among owners and operators. With $4 billion in rent and deposits guaranteed, TheGuarantors is trusted in over 3 million units nationwide. We’re proud to be recognized as one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing companies, a Forbes Best Startup Employer, and a member of Deloitte’s 2024 Technology Fast 500. Want to be part of the team revolutionizing the rental experience? Explore our open positions and apply at careers.theguarantors.com.

Why Work With Us

At TheGuarantors, we're passionate about building a brand experience that genuinely advocates for owners, operators, and renters. We work hard to ensure renters can get the home of their dreams while operators get the risk protection they need and deserve.

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