Chief Credit Officer

Taekus is a fintech company building a credit card and financial ecosystem designed to automatically maximize travel rewards for its users.

Taekus

Employee count: 1-10

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Taekus is seeking a Chief Credit Officer to architect and scale the credit infrastructure behind its premium banking and rewards ecosystem. The role will own the end-to-end credit strategy and work closely with various teams to design scalable underwriting systems.

Requirements

10+ years in consumer credit, underwriting, or credit risk leadership
Experience building or scaling credit programs at a fintech, card issuer, or modern bank
Strong background in credit modeling, underwriting strategy, and portfolio management
Experience working with credit bureau data, alternative underwriting signals, and automated decisioning
Builder mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-moving fintech environment
Strong product and data partnership instincts

Benefits

Competitive salary
401(k) plan with 5% company match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible vacation policy

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About the job

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Jul 15, 2026

Posted on

May 16, 2026

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours

Job categories

Chief Credit Officer VP Of Credit Risk Head Of Credit Director Of Credit Risk And Underwriting

Skills

Underwriting Credit Models Portfolio Management Credit Bureau Data Alternative Underwriting Signals Fintech Credit Strategy Data Partnerships Risk Management

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About Taekus

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The journey of Taekus began with a simple yet powerful observation: the modern traveler was leaving too much value on the table. Founded in 2019 by Austen Mance, the company emerged from the realization that while credit card rewards programs offered immense potential, the complexity of maximizing them was often overwhelming for the average consumer. What started as a vision to simplify financial rewards has evolved into a sophisticated fintech platform designed specifically for the travel-savvy generation.

Headquartered in San Francisco, Taekus set out to build what they call 'the traveler's dream credit card.' By leveraging advanced technology to analyze the fine print of airline tickets and reward charts, the company developed a system that automatically maximizes redemption value, ensuring users get the most out of every point earned. Today, Taekus has grown into a dynamic financial services provider, offering not just a credit card but a comprehensive ecosystem that includes checking accounts and debit cards, all engineered to empower travelers to explore the world with greater financial freedom and efficiency.