Checkout.com is seeking a Head of Underwriting in Atlanta, GA, to lead underwriting operations for their Merchant Acquiring Limited Purpose Bank. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in merchant underwriting and financial analysis, with a focus on regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making
Job Summary
Develop and implement the underwriting and onboarding strategy for Checkout’s Merchant Acquiring Limited Purpose Bank, ensuring alignment with local regulatory requirements and global standards.
Own the underwriting lifecycle for complex enterprise applications, focusing on deep-dive analysis of Business Models, Credit Exposure, and Financial Statements.
High-grade the technical skills of junior team members through training initiatives on business model and credit analysis in line with internal policy.
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Checkout.com is seeking a Head of Underwriting in Atlanta, GA, to lead underwriting operations for their Merchant Acquiring Limited Purpose Bank. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in merchant underwriting and financial analysis, with a focus on regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Underwriting lifecycle for enterprise merchants
Merchant Acquiring Limited Purpose Bank oversight
Analyze business models and credit exposure
Mitigate risks in high-risk sectors
Collaborate with internal and external partners
Nice-to-have
Thrives on technical complexity
Strategic autonomy
Customer first mindset
One-Team mentality
Key Requirements
8+ years of deep-domain experience in merchant underwriting
Expert-level proficiency in analyzing financial statements