Kristen Di Filippo
About Kristen Di Filippo
Kristen Di Filippo is a Senior Underwriter at Ally Financial with extensive experience in credit analysis and underwriting across various financial institutions.
Current Role at Ally Financial
Kristen Di Filippo currently serves as a Senior Underwriter at Ally Financial. In this role since 2011, she operates remotely and plays a crucial role in managing a portfolio of dealers across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. Her focus is on building originations while managing risk. She provides education and mentoring to new employees, enhancing their understanding of underwriting processes. Kristen also assists as a Team Leader by reviewing analysts' decisions and providing critical feedback and training. Her responsibilities include working closely with Account Executives, conducting dealer visits, and presenting at quarterly meetings.
Previous Experience at GM Financial
Before joining Ally Financial, Kristen Di Filippo worked at GM Financial as a Senior Credit Analyst from 2010 to 2011. Located in Horsham, PA, she contributed for one year by analyzing credit applications and supporting the underwriting team. Her experience in credit analysis at GM Financial provided a solid foundation for her subsequent role as Senior Underwriter at Ally Financial.
Earlier Career at Flagship Credit Acceptance
Kristen Di Filippo’s earlier career includes a three-year tenure as an Auto Loan Underwriter at Flagship Credit Acceptance from 2007 to 2010. Based in Chadds Ford, PA, her responsibilities involved evaluating auto loan applications and making underwriting decisions. This role honed her skills in risk assessment and credit analysis, which proved invaluable in her later professional undertakings.
Education and Academic Background
Kristen Di Filippo holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management with a minor in Business Administration from Indiana State University. She studied at the university from 1995 to 1999, equipping herself with a comprehensive understanding of both sport management and business principles. This academic background has supported her analytical capabilities and business acumen in her career as an underwriter.
Role at Bank of America
Kristen Di Filippo’s professional journey also includes two key roles at Bank of America. From 2006 to 2007, she worked in Specialty Fraud Detection in Wilmington, DE, focusing on identifying and mitigating fraudulent activities. Prior to this, from 2002 to 2006, she served as a Credit Analyst in USCC Acquisitions, also in Wilmington, DE. These roles provided her with significant insights into credit risk and fraud prevention.