Underwriter, Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) jobs in United States
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WTECH Search · 1 day ago

Underwriter, Merchant Cash Advance (MCA)

WTECH Search is a growing asset manager in the specialty lending space, and they are seeking an Underwriter to join their credit team. In this role, you will evaluate and assess small- and mid-sized business funding applications, analyzing financial health and repayment capacity to make sound credit recommendations.

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Hiring Manager
Amy Yu, CFA, PMP
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Responsibilities

Evaluate financial stability and creditworthiness of small business applicants seeking working capital
Review financial documents including bank statements, tax returns, and credit reports to assess repayment ability
Build and maintain financial models to analyze cash flow, revenue performance, and key financial ratios
Recommend funding amounts, pricing, and deal structures in accordance with company underwriting policies
Partner with originators and credit leadership to ensure proposed deals align with the firm’s risk appetite
Document underwriting decisions clearly and maintain complete records in the company’s credit systems
Track performance of funded deals to identify early risk indicators or changes in borrower behavior
Stay informed on industry trends, competitor practices, and evolving risk factors in the business financing landscape

Qualification

Credit underwritingRisk managementFinancial analysisExcel proficiencyFinancial statement interpretationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

Completion of Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics (advanced degree or certification a plus)
2+ years of experience in credit underwriting, risk management, or financial analysis for Merchant Cash Advance lending
Strong grasp of financial statement interpretation and credit metrics
Proficiency with Excel and experience in credit analysis or underwriting software tools
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to make data-driven recommendations and manage multiple deals simultaneously
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently when needed

Preferred

Familiarity with the MCA industry or other non-bank financing products

Benefits

Excellent culture
Bonus
Benefits
Growth

Company

WTECH Search

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WTech Search provides job listings, recruitment, employment, contract consulting, contract-to-hire, and direct hire services.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Brian Large
Partner - Senior Technical Recruiter
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Tom Foti
Managing Partner / Recruiter
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