Commercial Credit Underwriter

Parker's mission is to increase the number of financially independent people. We believe we can achieve this goal by building tools that enable independent business owners to scale their businesses profitably. Our first product combines a virtual credit card and bill pay spend capabilities with high yield deposit accounts and ecommerce analytics software to help e-commerce merchants grow and optimize their profitability.

We are growing very fast – we’ve processed over a billion in lifetime spend on our platform in the last several years. Our investors include Valar (founded by Peter Thiel), Y Combinator, Paul Graham, and other notable angels.

About the role

Parker is in search of someone to join our robust underwriting team here at Parker. You’ll be joining a team with deep e-commerce and commercial cards underwriting expertise, with backgrounds at Flexport, Wayflyer, Yardline, and American Express. 

What you’ll do

  • Complete financial analysis, assign risk tiers and spend limits for new applicants and existing portfolio companies.
  • Identify and drive forward opportunities to automate underwriting.
  • Discover weaknesses in credit policy and propose alternatives.
  • Develop new data sources to enhance underwriting accuracy and risk mitigation. 
  • Collaborate closely with sales, customer support, product, and risk operations teams.

Who you are

  • 2+ years total experience underwriting in SMB credit, ideally at a fintech but also entrepreneurial folks at larger institutions could be a fit.
  • Strong understanding of business credit fundamentals, financial statements, etc.
  • Desire for a steep career trajectory; venture backed startups are an accelerated, sometimes difficult career path that you should be aware of and excited about.
  • Systems-oriented: Your first instinct is to apply systems, logic, and automation to unsolved problems
  • Growth mindset
  • Strong communicator who can articulate your ideas clearly, and make difficult decisions. People should like you.

Nice to haves

  • Knowledge of e-commerce business fundamentals and e-commerce risk management best practices
  • Beginner SQL skills, interest in learning more

Compensation

  • Range: $90,000-$105,000

 

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