Don Mc Farling
About Don Mc Farling
Don McFarling serves as the Senior Vice President of Risk Management at Sezzle, where he manages credit and fraud risk for significant loan originations. With over 20 years of experience in credit and risk policy management, he has held various leadership roles at notable companies including Target, US Bank, and Wells Fargo.
Current Role at Sezzle
Don Mc Farling serves as the Senior Vice President of Risk Management at Sezzle, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he manages credit and fraud risk for approximately $2 billion in annual buy-now-pay-later loan originations. He oversees new merchant underwriting and reviews for over 40,000 retail partners across North America. His responsibilities include building teams that focus on reporting, analytics, and statistical modeling, employing test and learn processes to enhance performance.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Before joining Sezzle, Don Mc Farling accumulated extensive experience in risk management across various organizations. He worked at Wells Fargo as Senior Vice President - Credit Portfolio Manager from 2015 to 2021. Prior to that, he held several roles at Target, including Director of Business Intelligence and Director of Credit Strategy. His earlier positions included roles at US Bank and GE Capital, where he focused on risk analysis and strategy management.
Educational Background
Don Mc Farling studied at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance and Management Information Systems (MIS). He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Economics with a Math Emphasis from the same institution. His educational background supports his expertise in managing credit and risk policies.
Expertise in Credit and Risk Management
With over 20 years of experience in managing credit and risk policies for consumer and small business lending, Don Mc Farling has developed a strong expertise in this field. He is adept at leveraging customer relationship management (CRM) data to enhance strategy performance. His experience includes managing substantial annual budgets exceeding $10 million, demonstrating his capability in overseeing large-scale financial operations.