Director, Enterprise Credit Underwriting

McKesson

. Develop, adapt, and execute the enterprise credit underwriting strategy in alignment with Enterprise Credit objectives .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $116,600 - $194,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in credit underwriting strategy, risk governance, and portfolio management, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior executives on financial decisions. Proficient in establishing credit policies, methodologies, and KPIs while driving technology and process transformation.

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Credit Underwriting StrategyRisk GovernancePortfolio ManagementExecutive CommunicationCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Credit Policy EstablishmentUnderwriting StandardsRisk-Rating CriteriaPortfolio Risk ManagementFinancial Risk ManagementKPI DevelopmentAnalytics TransformationWorkflow AutomationCredit AssessmentApproval Controls

Soft Skills

LeadershipInfluencing Senior ExecutivesPresentation SkillsCollaborationAdvisory Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACPACFA

Industry Keywords

Credit UnderwritingFinancial ServicesRisk IndicatorsMarket TrendsCustomer SegmentsCredit ReviewHigh-Exposure CreditStrategic RoadmapGovernanceService Levels

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, adapt, and execute the enterprise credit underwriting strategy in alignment with Enterprise Credit objectives
Provide governance and leadership across credit assessment, approval, portfolio risk management, technology enablement, and talent development
Partner with senior leaders across Business Unit Finance, Sales, Legal, Pricing, Collections, and Enterprise Credit
Own the underwriting operating model, governance, service levels, and quality standards
Establish enterprise KPIs, risk indicators, capacity models, and executive reporting
Sponsor and lead technology, automation, analytics, and workflow transformation
Establish and maintain credit underwriting standards, methodologies, risk-rating criteria, documentation requirements, and approval controls
Ensure consistent application of credit policy across business units, customer segments, and credit-review teams
Provide leadership and recommendations for complex, strategic, or high-exposure credit decisions
Monitor portfolio trends, concentrations, emerging risks, policy exceptions, and underwriting quality
Define escalation protocols for significant credit deterioration, policy exceptions, and approval disputes
Translate market, customer, and industry trends into underwriting strategy
Own the strategic roadmap for digitizing and modernizing credit underwriting
Partner with Enterprise Credit leadership to recommend changes to credit policy, risk appetite, and delegated authority

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in credit, finance, accounting, or related financial risk management
At least 4 years of management experience
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise or cross-functional transformation
Experience establishing credit policy, underwriting standards, risk governance, or portfolio-management practices
Demonstrated ability to advise and influence senior executives on material financial and credit-risk decisions
Experience managing complex or high-exposure commercial credit portfolios
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Bachelor’s degree required
MBA, CPA, CFA, or similar advanced qualification preferred
Travel 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Annual bonus may be offered
Long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
Total Rewards benefits package
Equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodation for job search or application