Funding Specialist

About Us

YouLend is the preferred global embedded financing platform for many of the world’s leading e-commerce sites, tech companies and payment services providers such as Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Mollie, Dojo, Paysafe, Just Eat Takeaway and Takepayments. Our software platform and APIs enable our partners to offer flexible financing products, in their desired branding, to their merchant base. With YouLend's AI-driven credit risk assessment solutions, more merchants and SMEs than ever can receive fast, flexible and affordable funding. We operate in 9+ geographies across the UK, EU and the US.

We believe that the future of financial services will be delivered by customer-oriented tech companies that embed financing in their customer journeys, and we are building the solutions that will power that future.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and driven Funding Specialist to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing financial deals to ensure accuracy and compliance before initiating merchant financing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, and maintain a positive, solutions-focused attitude.

As a Funding Specialist at YouLend, you will play a vital role in the production line serving thousands of merchants per month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carefully review and verify deal documentation and requirements prior to funding.
• Ensure all components of the deal are correctly set up and meet compliance standards.
• Coordinate with internal departments to clarify and resolve any discrepancies or missing information.
• Accurately set up merchant financing according to approved terms and conditions.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders to facilitate a smooth funding process.
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying process gaps and suggesting solutions.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and initiative.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to work.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with financial systems or CRM tools is a plus.
• Previous experience in a funding, finance, or operations role is an advantage but not required.

We offer comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Care Coverage. YouLend covers 80%; employee contribution is 20% of the premium.
• Medical Plan (medical insurance and prescription drug coverage)- Choice of 5 different plans through United Healthcare.

• Dental plan coverage

• Vision plan coverage

• Benefits can be for: Employee only; Employee & Spouse; Employee & Child; Employee & Family

• Retirement - 401K match. Employee match $1 for $1 up to 5% of salary.

• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance.

• International travel insurance covered if traveling abroad for work purposes.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)- 20 working days (4 weeks) + US public holidays

• Paid Office Parking

Why join YouLend? 

At YouLend, we are actively creating an equitable and inclusive environment for every YouLender to thrive. We champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion process are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law. 

Salary: $45,000 to $50,000 + up to 20% annual Bonus