Director of Investor Research, Capital Markets

Job Description

Job Description

About GoodLeap:

GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $30 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018.

 

GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America.

The Director of Investor Research will serve as the primary strategic voice of GoodLeap’s capital markets performance, leading the analysis of originated assets, building data-driven narratives for investors, and directing cross-functional collaboration across Capital Markets Sales, Analytics, Underwriting, Servicing, and Product Management.

 

This individual will own GoodLeap’s investor relations function within the Portfolio Management team, shaping how loan performance, credit quality, and macroeconomic trends are communicated to current and prospective investors. Operating with high autonomy and independent judgment, the Director is expected to serve as a credible, senior-level counterpart to external stakeholders and to guide the work of junior team members on a dotted-line basis. This role is essential to preserving investor trust and directly influences the duration and stability of GoodLeap’s revenue.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the analysis of GoodLeap’s originated asset performance, directing job cross-functional engagement with Servicing and Capital Markets Sales to build authoritative narratives around asset performance and operational trends.
• Build the narrative for and present strategic insights to GoodLeap’s current and prospective investor base, serving as the primary senior point of contact for recurring and ad hoc reporting on asset performance trends.
• Commission and direct bespoke research into borrower creditworthiness and GoodLeap’s customer positioning within the broader macroeconomic landscape, synthesizing findings for senior leadership and external investors.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 8-10 years of experience in banking, management consulting, or specialty finance
• Experience presenting directly to institutional investors, credit facilities, or senior executive audiences; ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, compelling narratives
• Must understand loan math, including CDR, CPR, and CNL
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional workstreams and influence stakeholders across multiple teams
• Strategic judgment and ownership mentality; able to set priorities, manage ambiguity, and deliver in a lean, fast-paced environment with minimal direction
• Must possess strong technical acumen in SQL and AI tools; Tableau, Python, and familiarity with Databricks are a Plus
• Expert in Microsoft Office (Excel without use of a mouse, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of consumer finance concepts, including credit risk modeling, loan lifecycle, and performance metrics
• Strong technical acumen for modeling projects

Compensation: $170,000 - $190,000 base salary, plus bonus.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions:

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career, then we want to work with you! Apply today!

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