Director of Underwriting and Risk

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Director, Underwriting, Funding & Risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the payments underwriting process for U.S. and Canadian merchants, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Establish and maintain underwriting policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements
• Monitor portfolio performance and implement risk-mitigation strategies to minimize loss exposure

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; Master's or MBA preferred
• 8+ years of experience in underwriting, risk management, or payment processing within fintech or financial services
• Prior experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex organizations
• Experience managing U.S. and Canadian underwriting, risk, funding, and/or collections operations
• Experience with Agreement Express and PayFac preferred