Underwriting Analyst (Fintech risks)

Posted 11 Days Ago
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São Paulo
Mid level
Payments • Financial Services
The Role
The Underwriting Analyst will review and analyze underwriting and credit applications, focusing on risk, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies. Responsibilities include risk assessment for merchants, process optimization, and supporting internal stakeholders with merchant onboarding inquiries.
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About Unlimit

 

Founded in 2009, Unlimit is a global fintech company with 16 offices all over the world and more than 500 employees, that offers a large portfolio of financial services - from acquiring (payment processing) to banking as a service. Our mission is to be “ready for tomorrow” and to provide our customers with a sense of stability in the everchanging financial landscape and an opportunity to be prepared for whatever the tomorrow of business brings their way, so that while others observe, they can already take an advantage.



Job purpose:


Underwriting analyst will review and complete underwriting and credit analysis of applications by applying sound underwriting judgment and adhering to company policy. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing potential and existing merchants from a risk, regulatory and compliance perspective.

Part of this role is also to facilitate the Company’s growth by scaling internal processes and focus on continuous optimization and automation.


Main duties and responsibilities:


- Ensure adherence to Company and Card Schemes rules and policies

- Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and good practice to minimize risk and maximize efficiency

- Perform underwriting and risk assessment (including but not limited to credit risks) of new and existing customers

- Perform calculation of the financial risk exposure and the relevant risk mitigation measures

- Setup processes, monitor and execute checks related to merchants on-boarding and monitoring

- Evaluate existing procedures to refine and optimize merchant on-boarding and monitoring process

- Provide advice and support to internal stakeholders with regards to new and existing merchants questions around merchant on-boarding

- Provide support for periodical reviews and audits

- Continuous process improvement and sharing best practice


Main qualification, skills and experience:


- At least 3 years of experience in acquiring and merchants underwriting

- Understanding of AML, KYC, PCI and Internal Controls

- Knowledge of Card Schemes rules and regulations in relation to merchants onboarding and monitoring

- Solid practical knowledge of credit risk assessment

- Extremely detail-oriented, organized and have the ability to multi-task

- Able to work in an independent way, while at the same time to be a strong collaborator, connecting with colleagues and sharing ideas to improve effective teamwork

- Take initiative, ownership and committed to challenging the status quo

- Self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced environment

- Excellent written and verbal communication. English fluency required 

- Analytical skills to identify and assess potential fraud and compliance issues

- Demonstrated skills in risk assessment. The ability to escalation when appropriate


We offer


- Attractive monthly salary paid in line with experience

- Modern workplace with all necessary equipment based in Sao-Paulo, Brazil 

- A team of top international professionals to learn from

- Multicultural working environment


****Please submit CV's in English****

Join Unlimit Team now!


Unlimit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.

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The Company
HQ: London
436 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

From London to Singapore and from San Francisco to São Paulo, we help businesses enter new markets, explore new industries, and reach new milestones. We are driven by a deep-seated determination to be the best possible partner for our customers – giving you the support you need to capitalize on a world that’s changing at breakneck speed.

Our mission is to provide innovators with a convenient and simple financial interface that enables payments to flow freely and invisibly across borders. We offer a wide range of services, including payment gateway, card acquiring, business accounts, card issuing, alternative payment methods, and more.

That’s the reason why we are called Unlimit: we provide unlimited growth opportunities for our customers, freeing them from the payment constraints.

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