Scores Client Services - Director, Auto Industry

FICO (NYSE: FICO) is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100+ countries make better decisions. Join our world-class team today and fulfill your career potential!

The Opportunity

"The right candidate will serve as our strategic compass for the auto industry—someone who can translate market trends into actionable strategies while building the relationships that will define FICO's future in auto financing. This role has the potential to significantly impact both our business trajectory and the industry as a whole." - Vice President, Head of Scores Auto Industry Practice.

What You’ll Contribute

• Drive strategic planning and execution to protect and expand FICO® Score market share within the auto industry ecosystem.
• Develop multi-year growth strategies with detailed industry segmentation and market positioning to optimize go-to-market effectiveness.
• Lead cross-organizational auto industry initiatives and high-impact projects.
• Serve as primary strategic advisor to the VP of Auto, delivering critical industry insights to the FICO® Scores Leadership Team.
• Build and maintain C-level relationships with Auto Lenders, Dealers, and Solution Providers to position FICO® Scores as the industry standard.
• Establish trusted advisor status with key clients and industry influencers by aligning FICO solutions with their strategic business objectives.
• Generate actionable market insights and develop scalable competitive analysis to inform pricing strategies and market positioning.
• Provide thought leadership through client engagements, industry events, and strategic presentations.
• Resolve complex client and solution challenges through strategic recommendations on contracting, pricing, and service delivery.
• Partner effectively with internal stakeholders and functional teams from solution development through successful deal closure.

What We’re Seeking

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Progressive leadership experience in the auto financing ecosystem with demonstrated success managing executive relationships and delivering enterprise solutions.
• Proven track record with auto lenders and automotive dealers (required); experience with data resellers or automotive solution providers preferred.
• Knowledge of FICO products and credit scoring methodologies preferred.
• Executive-level leadership experience providing strategic guidance to C-suite stakeholders.
• Established network of trusted advisor relationships across auto lending and dealership sectors.
• Deep credit underwriting and risk management expertise with strong business development acumen.
• Proven success in product/service management, strategic planning, and partner relationship development.
• Expert-level client engagement skills with consultative selling approach and ability to translate complex business challenges into tailored solutions.
• Exceptional presentation and communication abilities, including compelling storytelling and executive-level material development.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience developing market insights and competitive positioning strategies.
• Understanding of auto loan securitization and asset-backed securities markets is helpful.
• Experience operating effectively in global, matrixed organizations.
• Ability to travel 25-50% based on client needs and industry events.

Our Offer to You

• An inclusive culture that strongly reflects our core values: Act Like an Owner, Delight Our Customers and Earn the Respect of Others.
• The opportunity to make an impact and develop professionally by leveraging your unique strengths and participating in valuable learning experiences.
• Highly competitive compensation, benefits and rewards programs that encourage you to bring your best every day and be recognized for doing so.
• An engaging, people-first work environment offering work/life balance, employee resource groups, and social events to promote interaction and camaraderie.
• The targeted base pay range for this role is: $133,000 to $208,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills and experience.

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Why Make a Move to FICO?

At FICO, you can develop your career with a leading organization in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology today – Big Data analytics.  You’ll play a part in our commitment to help businesses use data to improve every choice they make, using advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization, and much more.

FICO makes a real difference in the way businesses operate worldwide:

•    Credit Scoring — FICO® Scores are used by 90 of the top 100 US lenders.

•    Fraud Detection and Security — 4 billion payment cards globally are protected by FICO fraud systems.

•    Lending — 3/4 of US mortgages are approved using the FICO Score.

Global trends toward digital transformation have created tremendous demand for FICO’s solutions, placing us among the world’s top 100 software companies by revenue. We help many of the world’s largest banks, insurers, retailers, telecommunications providers and other firms reach a new level of success. Our success is dependent on really talented people – just like you – who thrive on the collaboration and innovation that’s nurtured by a diverse and inclusive environment. We’ll provide the support you need, while ensuring you have the freedom to develop your skills and grow your career.  Join FICO and help change the way business thinks!

Learn more about how you can fulfil your potential at www.fico.com/Careers

FICO promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks to attract a diverse set of candidates for each job opportunity. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and we’re proud to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Research has shown that women and candidates from underrepresented communities may not apply for an opportunity if they don’t meet all stated qualifications. While our qualifications are clearly related to role success, each candidate’s profile is unique and strengths in certain skill and/or experience areas can be equally effective. If you believe you have many, but not necessarily all, of the stated qualifications we encourage you to apply.

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