Underwriting Specialist
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$18 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
About this job
At Redstone Payment Solutions, we believe in the power of relationships, built on trust, honesty, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service. Since 1994, our family-owned business has been at the forefront of the payment processing industry, helping businesses grow by providing secure, cutting-edge solutions tailored to their needs.
The Underwriting Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and entering merchant information to support sound business decisions regarding short-term funding. This role requires strong analytical ability, diligence, and collaboration across teams to ensure accurate decisions.
Requirements
Prescreening & Prequalification:
- Enter merchant application data accurately into internal systems
- Retrieve and evaluate credit information from multiple credit sources
- Review and analyze bank statements and credit reports
Underwriting Analysis & Decision-Making:
- Assess all gathered information to determine business eligibility
- Identify whether sufficient information exists to make decisions
- Request additional documentation as needed
- Make and document decisions to properly status an application to pend, decline, or approve based on underwriting criteria
- Utilize the underwriting matrix and other company policies to guide decisions
- Exercise judgment using client data, credit bureau information, reference checks, and other third-party resources
Collaboration & Communication:
- Partner effectively with the underwriting and risk teams:
- Identify and report any questionable business activities to the appropriate departments
- Collaborate with merchants, ISOs, sales representatives, and internal operations teams
Application & Account Review:
- Conduct reference checks with outside vendors as required
- Perform quality assurance reviews post-transmission to ensure accuracy and completeness
Additional Responsibilities:
- Provide secondary support by answering and directing incoming phone calls
- Deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external partners
- Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives
Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial services, underwriting, or credit analysis
- Strong ability to interpret and analyze credit reports and financial data
- Exceptional diligence and accuracy in a demanding environment
- Proficient data entry and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Elevated level of integrity and discretion when overseeing sensitive information
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and sense of urgency in achieving results
- Positive attitude with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
Benefits
Health and wellness:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for your dependents.
- Mental health support: Access to mental health services and wellness programs.
Financial security:
- Retirement plan: 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
- Life insurance: Employer-paid life insurance policy.
- Disability insurance: Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Work-life balance and time off:
- Paid time off (PTO): Paid time off (PTO) plus paid sick leave and holidays.