Manager, Underwriting

Priority Technology Holdings • Chattanooga, TN

441d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Manager of Underwriting will lead the underwriting team in assessing and evaluating risk for Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. This role involves developing and implementing underwriting policies, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in underwriting principles and team management, with a focus on customer service and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Excellent management, communication, interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication proficiency.
• Time Management skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Good Judgment.
• Decision Making Propensity.
• Financial Management Prudence.
• Problem Solving/Analytical skills.
• Ability to receive and analyze data and input data into the computer.
• Must be able to receive and understand instructions, and carry out those instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of underwriters, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure consistent and high-quality underwriting decisions.
• Develop and implement underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Review and analyze underwriting data and trends to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to optimize underwriting processes.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, risk management, and claims, to streamline underwriting workflows and improve overall efficiency.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on underwriting matters, providing guidance and training to underwriters and other stakeholders as needed.
• Stay current on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes affecting underwriting practices, and make recommendations for adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain a strong focus on customer service, ensuring timely and accurate responses to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor underwriting performance metrics and KPIs, and provide regular reports and updates to senior management.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Unlimited PTO after year 1 (3 weeks to start)
• Education Expense Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed