Underwriter
Our client is a dynamic financial services company dedicated to funding growth and innovation across a range of businesses. With a strong focus on expansion, franchising, and unique financial products the company empowers clients to secure successful, scalable futures. Position Overview
Our client is seeking a skilled Underwriter to join their credit and risk team. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in merchant cash advance, small business lending, or broader credit/risk management from banking, specialty finance, or private equity environments. The Underwriter will evaluate funding opportunities, assess portfolio risk, and help refine the firm’s credit frameworks. Location : Newark, NJ
Schedule : Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range : $80,000.00 - $90,000.00USD /Annually
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze merchant and SMB funding applications, including bank statements, cash flow trends, and credit profiles.
- Evaluate transaction structures, pricing, and repayment terms to align with risk-adjusted yield targets.
- Apply sound credit judgment to originate, syndicate, or purchase participations in MCA and other short-duration credit assets.
- Collaborate with originations, collections, and finance teams to improve underwriting models and post-funding performance monitoring.
- Contribute to the development of underwriting policies, loss forecasting, and exposure management practices.
- Ensure compliance with internal credit policies and applicable state commercial finance regulations.
- 3–7 years of experience in underwriting, credit analysis, or risk management within MCA, commercial lending, banking, or PE/credit funds.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills; proficiency in Excel or other financial modeling tools required.
- Understanding of small-business cash flow dynamics, repayment behavior, and risk-based pricing.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to make timely, defensible credit decisions.
- Comfortable working in a high-velocity, data-driven lending environment.
T he published salary range is used as a guide to provide prospective candidates with a level of compensation that is competitive with today’s market. The salary range for this position is a good faith estimate that allows for flexibi lity to align with various levels of experience, education, and performance. EEO Statement
Topaz HR is a n Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We value and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please Note: Topaz HR is conducting this search on behalf of one of our clients. The employer's name will be disclosed during the interview process, and all hiring decisions will be made directly by the client.
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