Vikas Shetkar
About Vikas Shetkar
Vikas Shetkar serves as the VP of Credit and Fraud Strategy at FLEETCOR, bringing over 12 years of experience in credit risk management. His previous roles include senior positions at LendingPoint and Citi, where he developed strategies to optimize risk and reward dynamics.
Work at FLEETCOR
Vikas Shetkar currently serves as the Vice President of Credit and Fraud Strategy at FLEETCOR, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for developing strategies to manage credit risk and fraud prevention. His work is based in Buckhead, Georgia, United States. Shetkar's expertise in credit risk management and fraud strategy is instrumental in enhancing the company's operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards.
Professional Experience at LendingPoint
Prior to joining FLEETCOR, Vikas Shetkar worked at LendingPoint for several years, where he held multiple roles. He served as Senior Vice President of Credit Risk and Pricing from 2021 to 2023 and as Vice President of Risk Management from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at LendingPoint also included positions as Director of Risk Management and Product, Senior Manager - Consumer Credit Risk and Product, and Credit Risk Manager. Throughout his time there, he focused on optimizing credit risk strategies and enhancing product offerings.
Career Background at Citi and SAS Institute
Before his time at LendingPoint, Vikas Shetkar worked at Citi as Vice President of Customer Analytics and Reporting from 2013 to 2016. His role involved analyzing customer data to inform credit strategies. Additionally, he was employed at SAS Institute Inc as a Senior Associate Business Software Analyst from 2011 to 2013, where he contributed to software solutions that supported business analytics.
Education and Expertise
Vikas Shetkar holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Information Technology from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, which he completed from 2005 to 2009. He also earned a Master's degree in Management Information Systems from Oklahoma State University, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in credit risk management and analytics.
Skills and Accomplishments
Vikas Shetkar has over 12 years of experience in managing risk and reward dynamics across the credit spectrum. He is known for developing and managing teams of various sizes and skill sets. His track record includes effectively collaborating across functions to streamline processes and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Shetkar's contributions have consistently focused on increasing the bottom line through efficient and effective solutions.