Director Financial Services

ABOUT SLATE At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them. WHO WE ARE SEEKING We are seeking a data-driven, strategic, and execution-oriented Director of Financial Services to 1) build the analytics infrastructure for Slate’s loan and ancillary product business, and 2) drive financial performance through price and attach rate optimization. This role sits at the intersection of product, data science, operations, and external partner management, and is critical to driving profitability and customer satisfaction in our financial services offerings. WHAT YOU GET TO DO Product Strategy & Roadmap - Define goals for Slate’s auto loan and ancillary product offerings. - Align business goals with regulatory requirements and partner capabilities. Product Development & Execution - Work closely with engineering, design, and operations to deliver product and pricing changes on time. - Help prioritize backlog based on impact, effort, and strategic considerations. Lender & Partner Integration - Serve as the business owner for partner integrations, ensuring seamless data exchange, underwriting logic, and compliance alignment, defining requirements in collaboration with Slate’s digital team. Quantitative Analysis & Modeling - Analyze funnel performance, approval rates, and funding metrics to identify optimization opportunities and drive continuous improvement. - Use A/B testing and statistical methods to optimize profitability by varying pricing and attach rates. Performance Monitoring & Reporting - Define and track KPIs such as approval rates, take rates, funding rates, and NPS. - Build dashboards and reporting tools to monitor health and inform decision-making. WHAT YOU BRING - 8+ years of experience in product management, analytics, or a quantitative role, ideally in automotive financial services. - Strong understanding of consumer lending, credit risk, and financial product lifecycle. - Strong statistical literacy and ability to think probabilistically. - Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker). - Experience working with data science teams and interpreting model outputs. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. - Be a key player in shaping the future of auto finance. - Work with a collaborative, mission-driven team. - Influence high-impact decisions with data and insight. WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE? At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles. Safety First Delight Customers One Team Relentless Improvement Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy Respectful Collaboration Positive Legacy WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE. Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].