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Branch · 11 hours ago

Senior Business Underwriter

Branch is on a mission to empower workers with financial freedom by providing accessible financial services. In this Senior Business Underwriter role, you will independently underwrite businesses seeking access to Branch's products, conducting risk assessments and financial analysis to protect the company's revenue and reputation.

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Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive KYB due diligence, including entity validation, ownership structures, and UBO analysis
Maintain working knowledge of applicable regulations related to KYB, AML, and business and consumer protection, incorporating requirements and best practices into decision-making
Independently underwrite SMB and enterprise customers, including complex corporate structures, large platforms, and non-traditional business models
Analyze financial data, including bank activity and financial statements, and alternative data sources to evaluate cash flow trends, sustainability, and key risk indicators
Make timely, defensible underwriting decisions in the presence of incomplete, noisy, or imperfect information
Recommend approvals, declines, or risk mitigations aligned with Branch’s risk appetite and regulatory requirements, clearly documenting rationale and communicating trade-offs to stakeholders
Monitor payback performance, identify payback failures or emerging risk trends, and support administrative teams in applying collection rules in accordance with established policies and procedures
Assist in building and improving underwriting processes, risk frameworks, and credit models to support scale
Support vendor integrations
Maintain exceptionally high standards for accuracy, thoroughness, and documentation quality across all work
Flex across the business to support team goals, taking on new problem areas or risk initiatives as needed

Qualification

Underwriting non-traditional borrowersFinancial analysisKYB due diligenceAdvanced Google SheetsRisk frameworksAnalytical skillsHigh professional maturityBuilder mindsetExceptional communication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Degree in analytics, business, accounting, economics, or finance
7+ years in finance, credit underwriting, consulting, commercial banking, private equity, analytics, or investment banking
Demonstrated experience underwriting SMB and enterprise businesses, including complex or non-traditional business models
Detail-oriented and trusted to operate independently with minimal supervision
Deep expertise in underwriting non-traditional borrowers using alternative data and judgment-based approaches
Proven ability to analyze business data and financial statements
Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets, including complex formulas and data manipulation; experience with Looker is a plus
Experience improving underwriting processes, risk frameworks, and/or credit models
Strong analytical skills to break down complex problems
Exceptional communication skills, adept at obtaining necessary/sensitive information from Customers and responding to challenging queries from stakeholders
Working knowledge of applicable regulations related to KYB, AML, and consumer and business protection requirements (eg UDAP, UDAAP)
Experience operating in regulated environments and consistently aligning decisions with internal policies, SOPs, and risk standards
High professional maturity with strong ownership and accountability
Comfortable giving and receiving direct, candid feedback
Curious, open-minded, and committed to continuous learning
Adaptable and comfortable operating in evolving, fast-changing environments
Builder mindset with a desire to improve and iterate on how work gets done

Benefits

Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance
Stock options
Free Premium-Tier Origin Financial Wellness subscription
Monthly home-office stipend
401k (TransAmerica)
12-weeks paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Flexible time off + sick and safe time
11 paid company holidays

Company

Branch helps businesses offer accelerated pay and digital wallets to empower their workers.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$638.12M
Key Investors
AdditionNeuberger BermanTechstars
2025-04-25Series Unknown· $5M
2022-03-09Series C· $75M
2021-08-17Series B· $48M

Leadership Team

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Atif Siddiqi
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Mitch Coopet
Chief Technology Officer
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