Underwriting Analyst

Faire (Formerly Indigo Fair) • San Francisco, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing more revenue than Walmart and Amazon combined, but individually, they are small compared to these massive entities. At Faire, we're using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town — we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so that small businesses everywhere can compete with these big box and e-commerce giants. By supporting the growth of independent businesses, Faire is driving positive economic impact in local communities, globally. We're looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours. About this role Faire's Risk team is seeking a highly motivated Underwriting Analyst to help us empower small businesses by providing them with credit limits that enable them to grow. The underwriters at Faire conduct due diligence and credit risk analysis to determine appropriate credit limit amounts for retailers.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in financial services, tech, or related industry, with a minimum 1+ years of experience in small business commercial credit underwriting
• Experienced in conducting a comprehensive analysis of business banking data and financial statements to evaluate revenue, liquidity, leverage, and cash flow trends
• Ability to spot patterns from discrete and vague data points (e.g. social media, financial data, Faire transactional data)
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and financial evaluation skills
• The capacity to make complex decisions under pressure in a fast-paced setting
• Demonstrated ability to identify operational inefficiencies and lead process improvement projects that streamline workflows or solve known problems to enhance underwriting performance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a customer-focused approach that balances clear, concise interactions with thoughtful risk mitigation

Nice To Haves

• Experience underwriting small business loans at a fintech lender
• Data analysis skills and proficiency in SQL
• Experience analyzing tax returns and financial statements
• Basic knowledge of financial risk modeling and experience working with Data Science teams

Responsibilities

• Evaluate creditworthiness of retail businesses and adjust credit limits based on a review of the business's credit application, banking data, payment performance on Faire, and publicly available information
• Perform due diligence on businesses to prevent fraud
• Propose and implement improvements to risk management policies, procedures, and tools
• Identify issues and gaps, and develop data-driven recommendations to enhance our underwriting operations
• Work cross-functionally with teams such as Data Science, Engineering, and Product in order to drive product improvements, new feature releases, and efficiency improvements
• Work with Sales and Support teams to streamline communication, improve efficiencies, and provide a world-class customer experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed