Lead and build Nitra’s lending business, driving new revenue and establishing credit and risk infrastructure in a high-growth fintech environment.
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Joblaze summary
The VP of Commercial Lending, Risk, and Underwriting at Nitra is tasked with spearheading the company's lending operations, focusing on both existing products and new opportunities within the healthcare sector. This role demands a robust background in commercial lending and credit, along with the ability to navigate a fast-paced, high-growth environment. It is well-suited for an experienced leader who thrives on ownership and impact, particularly in a startup atmosphere driven by ambitious goals and a commitment to excellence.
Quick facts
- Is the VP of Commercial Lending, Risk, and Underwriting role remote?
- It's hybrid — Nitra expects some on-site time in New York, New York, USA.
- Where is the role based?
- Nitra is hiring for this position in New York, New York, USA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Nitra targets vp candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this VP of Commercial Lending, Risk, and Underwriting role at Nitra.
From the original posting
Who we are:
Nitra's mission is to build a more efficient healthcare system and the technology that makes it possible. Our goal is to provide an ecosystem of fintech and software solutions that help doctors better manage their practices, so they can have time back to focus on what matters to them most.
We operate with urgency, intensity, and ambition. The bar is high because the opportunity is massive. We expect excellence, ownership, and intellectual rigor from every team member. We move fast, make bold decisions, and hold ourselves accountable to results. At the same time, we believe great companies are built on trust and respect. Every voice matters. Every contribution counts. When we win, we win together.
We are scaling rapidly and on a clear trajectory toward becoming a unicorn this year — and beyond. Our growth is not accidental; it’s the result of disciplined execution, relentless focus, and a team that refuses to settle. We are building a category-defining company, and we’re looking for people who want to do the most meaningful work of their careers.
If you want comfort, this isn’t the place.
If you want impact, ownership, and the chance to help build a generational fintech company, welcome.
Nitra was created by unicorn founders who have successfully scaled to thousands of customers and exited $1B+ public offerings. They are joined by an ambitious and experienced team from American Express, Citi, PayPal, Capsule, Plaid, Bloomberg, Meta, Facebook, and Mastercard. The team is backed by some of the world’s leading VCs (Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, etc.) and is supported by an expert group of advisors including the cofounders of Square and Xendit, executives from Intuit, former Governors, White House senior staffers, and a co-founder of CityMD.
Nitra maintains a hybrid work policy, with team members working from the office four days per week and Wednesdays designated as a work-from-home day.
We're looking for:
We are seeking a VP of Commercial Lending, Risk, and Underwriting to build and lead Nitra’s lending business. This is a senior, entrepreneurial role responsible for driving new lending revenue while building the credit and risk infrastructure required to scale responsibly.
The VP will effectively serve as the GM of Nitra’s lending business, overseeing existing lending products while identifying, launching, and scaling new lending categories across healthcare. The ideal candidate has a strong commercial lending or credit background, experience launching lending products or programs, and the judgment and entrepreneurial mindset to operate in a high-growth environment.