Steve Eisele
About Steve Eisele
Steve Eisele is the Senior Director of Collections Analytics at Oportun, where he has worked since 2021. With extensive experience in data analytics and marketing across various financial institutions, he specializes in leveraging data science and artificial intelligence to enhance business growth and customer engagement.
Current Role at Oportun
Steve Eisele serves as the Senior Director of Collections Analytics at Oportun, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data science and artificial intelligence to enhance business growth and profitability. His responsibilities include driving complex data analyses and delivering insights related to products, processes, and customer behavior. Eisele's expertise in optimizing multi-channel marketing investments contributes to improved customer engagement and conversion rates.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Eisele has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having held various leadership roles. He worked at Providian Financial in multiple capacities, including Marketing Data Director and Visa Classic Product Director, from 1994 to 2002. He also served as the Head of Targeting & Economic Decisions at Barclaycard from 2002 to 2005 and as Head of Consumer Loans at Barclays Bank from 2007 to 2009. His tenure at AccountNow as Head of Analytics from 2010 to 2015 and at Green Dot Corporation as Senior Director of Data Analytics from 2015 to 2020 further solidified his expertise in data-driven decision-making.
Educational Background
Steve Eisele studied at the University of Virginia, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering, focusing on Decision Science and Applied Statistics. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in data analytics and business strategy, equipping him with the skills necessary to analyze complex datasets and drive informed business decisions.
Expertise in Data Science and Marketing
Eisele specializes in leveraging data science and artificial intelligence to optimize marketing investments and enhance business operations. His experience spans both direct-to-consumer (D2C) and business-to-business (B2B) models within the consumer finance and FinTech sectors. He has a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams, partnering with stakeholders to achieve business objectives, and designing processes that improve operational efficiency.
Career Progression and Leadership
Throughout his career, Steve Eisele has worked across various business lifecycles, including start-ups, mergers, and integrations. His roles have involved significant responsibilities in managing analytics and marketing strategies, particularly in the financial services industry. Eisele's leadership skills have enabled him to drive data-driven initiatives that deliver measurable business value, showcasing his ability to navigate complex organizational environments.