Underwriting Analyst

Forward Financing•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$60,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Forward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work®, Forward is investing in its employees, technology, and customer experience – with long-term success in mind every step of the way. As an Underwriting Analyst, you will evaluate business data to assess financing eligibility and determine risk-adjusted pricing decisions. In this role you will: Learn and follow Forward Financing’s process and guidelines to confidently issue profitable underwriting decisions. Analyze and interpret small business data related to financing applications to determine the appropriate amount of capital that the business can afford. Gauge risk profile while understanding customers’ business needs, opportunities and challenges. Advise internal sales reps to offer appealing small business financing options. Work with other members of the Underwriting department on initiatives to improve processes. Why you should apply: Mission driven company: Forward is a trusted source of fast, flexible funding for small businesses that have often been underserved by traditional financing options. When you join the team, you will help ensure all small businesses have access to the financial support they need to succeed. Flexibility is a top priority: Our employees are empowered to choose where they want to work (whether that’s from home, in the office, or a combination of both) with flexible hours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Ability to pick up on patterns in data and make good decisions based on these patterns.
Analytical and self-motivated professional with a track record of exercising good judgment when making business decisions.
Proficient in reviewing data and making decisions in situations that contain some level of ambiguity.

Responsibilities

Learn and follow Forward Financing’s process and guidelines to confidently issue profitable underwriting decisions.
Analyze and interpret small business data related to financing applications to determine the appropriate amount of capital that the business can afford.
Gauge risk profile while understanding customers’ business needs, opportunities and challenges.
Advise internal sales reps to offer appealing small business financing options.
Work with other members of the Underwriting department on initiatives to improve processes.