Head Of Consumer Financing

We’re on a mission to reinvent how people buy, sell, and own cars. Are you game?

Clutch is Canada’s largest buyer and seller of cars, offering a digital-first, hassle-free experience. Customers can browse thousands of cars online, have their chosen vehicle delivered right to their door, and enjoy peace of mind with our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee.

Looking to sell? We buy over $3 million worth of cars every day, providing a firm, AI-generated offer every 15 seconds—and when you sell to us, you get paid instantly, now that’s Clutch.

Recognized four years running on The Globe & Mail’s list of Canada’s Top Growing Companies—and with back-to-back spots on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ and Fast 500™—we’re seeking curious, hard-working, and driven individuals to join our growing team.

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Clutch currently operates in Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. Our world-class investors include Altos Ventures, Canaan, FJ Labs, BrandProject, and Upper90. To learn more, visit clutch.ca.

Clutch is on a journey to create a truly seamless car buying and ownership experience—and financing is a critical part of delivering that end-to-end journey. We’re building consumer financing capability from the ground up to offer customers a simpler, more transparent way to finance their vehicle, while supporting Clutch’s growth with a scalable, disciplined lending platform. In this role, you’ll help shape our lending strategy, risk framework, and operations as we bring this business to life.

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Head of Consumer Financing to lead and scale Clutch’s consumer financing business. This role will be responsible for building our lending operations, developing credit strategies, and driving portfolio performance. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of auto financing in Canada by developing lending strategies that optimize loan performance, strengthen customer relationships, and drive sustainable growth.

This is a unique opportunity for a builder—someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to create something new from the ground up.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in a leadership role, with 5+ years in auto finance, consumer lending, or captive finance.
• Strong understanding of credit risk management, underwriting, and portfolio analytics. Experience developing credit policies and managing loan portfolios through various economic cycles.
• Proven track record of building or scaling lending operations, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Experience securing and managing debt funding for consumer/auto loan portfolios (e.g., warehouse lines, forward flow, securitization), including lender negotiations, covenant management, and performance reporting is an asset.
• Deep knowledge of Canadian lending regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decision-making. Proficiency in financial modeling and lending analytics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action—comfortable operating in ambiguity and building from scratch.
• Experience with non-prime or near-prime auto lending is a significant asset.
• Nice to have: Experience securing and managing debt funding for consumer/auto loan portfolios (e.g., warehouse lines, forward flow, securitization), including lender negotiations, covenant compliance, and performance reporting.

This role is based in Toronto and requires on-site presence—remote candidates will not be considered.

Be part of a disruptive, tech-driven company that is transforming the automotive industry—one of the largest and fastest growing B2C startups in Canada.

A unique opportunity to build a captive lending business from the ground up, with direct impact on strategy and operations.

Freedom to innovate and ownership of your role—work on meaningful and challenging projects that have a direct impact on the business.

Collaborate with a talented and passionate team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Competitive pay and equity incentives.

Comprehensive health and dental benefits.

Opportunities for growth and development in a rapidly scaling company.

Shape the future of auto financing in Canada by building something new from scratch.

Work on complex strategic challenges with direct exposure to the executive team.

High visibility role with significant autonomy and accountability.

Clutch is an inclusive workspace. We value diversity and are dedicated to ensuring all individuals find success. If you’re eager to shape the future of car buying, selling, and financing with Clutch, send your resume to talent@clutch.ca.