Kara Farkas

Kara Farkas is a Senior Credit Risk Manager at Wisetack since October 2020, where responsibilities include analyzing and improving merchant underwriting, fraud mitigation, and loan application processes, as well as developing credit risk strategies. Prior to this role, Kara held various positions at LendingClub from March 2015 to October 2020, contributing as a Platform Balance & Analytics Manager, Senior Analyst, Business Process Analyst, Senior Credit Analyst, and Credit Analyst, focusing on analytics support, reporting, and process improvement. Earlier experiences include Program Services Coordinator and Counselor at CCCS of San Francisco, Operations Manager at Klean Kanteen, and multiple roles at Santa Barbara Sailing Center. Kara holds a Bachelor's degree in Biopsychology and Applied Psychology and Education from UC Santa Barbara.