Full-Time

Sr Credit Underwriter

Posted on 10/30/2024

Fundbox

Fundbox

51-200 employees

Provides working capital via business credit

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$115k - $145kAnnually

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

New York, NY, USA

Category
Commercial Banking
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • At least 3 years of professional underwriting experience in small business lending.
  • Bachelor’s degree is required. Concentration within a business related field is preferred.
  • Must be able to analyze financial documents including tax returns, bank statements, financial statements, and credit reports.
  • Strong understanding of business underwriting principles, risks associated with small business lending, and lending regulations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct a thorough analysis of relevant financial data to assess the credit worthiness of small to midsize businesses.
  • Apply underwriting expertise to make customer level underwriting decisions and recommendations within an existing policy framework.
  • Interact directly and maintain good professional rapport with customers to deeply understand their business models and borrowing needs.
  • Proactively and independently manage an underwriting pipeline.
  • Drive improvements to the underwriting policy/procedures where necessary.
  • Partner with credit/risk peers and leadership to improve Fundbox’s automated credit decisioning.
  • Maintain strong interpersonal relationships with management and stakeholders.

Fundbox provides small businesses with access to working capital through a business line of credit. It targets small businesses facing cash flow challenges due to slow sales, late invoice payments, or unexpected expenses. Fundbox allows these businesses to draw funds as needed and repay them in equal installments over a 12 or 24-week period, with the credit replenishing as repayments are made. The application process is seamless and efficient, requiring an online application and document submission, with a focus on security. Fundbox generates revenue by charging interest on borrowed funds, with transparent rates and no hidden fees. The goal of Fundbox is to help small businesses remain operational and thrive during tough financial times.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$392.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-31%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaboration with Cross River enhances Fundbox's capacity for larger credit lines.
  • Open banking innovations streamline decision-making, offering competitive financing solutions.
  • Appointment of Ram Muthaiyan may improve risk management and product innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Nav's 'credit health experience' may draw clients away.
  • Alternative financing solutions like Hello Alice challenge Fundbox's market share.
  • Reliance on Nav's platform poses risks if partnership terms change.

What makes Fundbox unique

  • Fundbox offers AI-driven underwriting for accurate credit assessments, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Partnership with Nav provides personalized financial insights, boosting customer acquisition and retention.
  • Fundbox's seamless online application process ensures quick access to working capital for SMBs.

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