Senior Credit Underwriting Analyst

mercury.design

Remote, United States
Base: $128,600 - $160,700 usd depending on locatio...
Remote
5+ years credit or underwriting experience
Financial statement analysis and risk rating
Direct customer-facing deal negotiation experience
Mercury is seeking a Senior Credit Underwriting Analyst to join their remote team, focusing on underwriting loans for ambitious startups in the fintech space. The role involves assessing creditworthiness, structuring loans, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance lending processes

Job Summary

  • The role involves independently underwriting loan applications by analyzing quantitative and qualitative data for eCommerce, SaaS, and SMB borrowers.
  • Candidates will lead customer-facing diligence calls and partner with sales teams to structure creative lending solutions that balance repayment capacity with risk posture.
  • The position offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary, equity, and benefits, with specific ranges provided for US and Canadian locations.

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Mercury is seeking a Senior Credit Underwriting Analyst to join their remote team, focusing on underwriting loans for ambitious startups in the fintech space. The role involves assessing creditworthiness, structuring loans, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance lending processes.

Salary

Base: $128,600 - $160,700 USD depending on location; Equity: Stock options included; Benefits: Standard benefits package included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years credit or underwriting experience
  • Financial statement analysis and risk rating
  • Direct customer-facing deal negotiation experience
  • Experience with SMB or commercial lending models
  • Cross-functional collaboration with sales and product

Nice-to-have

  • Builder mindset in high-growth environments
  • Exposure to regulated lending frameworks
  • Familiarity with bank charter governance practices
  • Experience with unsecured cards or secured credit
  • Ability to translate credit requirements across teams

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of credit or underwriting experience
  • Meaningful customer-facing experience in lending
  • Strong fundamentals in financial statement analysis
  • Experience operating in high-growth defined processes
  • Familiarity with credit file standards (plus)

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