Payments Underwriting Manager jobs in United States
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Celero Commerce · 11 hours ago

Payments Underwriting Manager

positionBrentwood, TN
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

Celero Commerce is seeking an experienced Payments Underwriting Manager to lead their team in shaping risk assessment and management across their merchant portfolio. The role involves overseeing underwriting operations, making final decisions on merchant approvals, and implementing risk mitigation strategies in a fast-paced payments environment.

E-CommerceElectronicsInformation TechnologyPaymentsSoftware

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and manage a team of Underwriting Analysts, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and employee relations
Oversee daily underwriting operations, including queues, escalations, staffing coverage, PTO planning, and workload distribution
Make final underwriting decisions on merchant approvals, declines, and conditional approvals
Review financials, business models, and key risk indicators to assess merchant risk
Approve processing limits, reserves, and funding conditions; escalate exceptions as needed
Monitor portfolio performance related to chargebacks, fraud, and overall exposure
Analyze risk trends and implement proactive loss mitigation strategies
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Compliance, Operations, and Banking teams
Communicate underwriting decisions clearly and effectively to internal stakeholders
Maintain underwriting policies, procedures, and training documentation
Ensure audit readiness and compliance with card brand, sponsor bank, and internal risk requirements

Qualification

Payments underwritingRisk managementTeam managementTSYSLeadership capabilitiesJudgmentDiscretionCommunication

Required

3–5+ years of experience in payments underwriting, risk, or a related field
Prior experience managing and developing teams
Working knowledge of platforms such as TSYS, Global, Fiserv, Paysafe, EVO, and MES
Strong judgment, communication, and leadership capabilities
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Demonstrated discretion and ability to handle sensitive information

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Identify theft protection
Paid time off
401k (4% match)

Company

Celero Commerce

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Celero Commerce is a full-service, integrated electronic commerce solutions provider powered by edge technology.
dateFounded in 2018
location
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.celerocommerce.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
LLR Partners
2018-12-03Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Kevin Jones
Chief Executive Officer, Director
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