Underwriting Specialist

8am

7h • Onsite

About The Position

8am is looking for a detail-oriented, quality driven Underwriting Specialist to join our Operations Team! As an Underwriting Specialist, you will help support all of 8am's incoming accounts each month!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum of 5 years work experience preferably in an underwriting capacity
• “Can-do” attitude that is always willing to go Above and Beyond their every day tasks
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to excel in a collaborative, team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience with the company preferred

Responsibilities

• Requires independent discretion for account verifications and approvals that help the business continue growing
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing new client account information
• Working with other departments to help protect the company against fraud
• Independently onboarding, reviewing, and approving new accounts
• Create initial limits for accounts based on account review, work with Risk for adjustments
• Seeking out accounts that appear to be fraudulent and alerting management when necessary
• Collaborating with the other Underwriting team members in order to work most efficiently
• The last day of every month require additional attention to help the business continue to grow
• Customer account maintenance as needed
• Possessing positive, can-do attitude during busy times of the month

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
• Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.
• Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.
• Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
• Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.
• Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
• Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level