Merchant Underwriter - Urgent Position

Robert Half is seeking 2 Merchant Underwriters in the Greater Cleveland area for a contract to hire opportunity! The successful Merchant Underwriter candidate will have the ability to understand and apply best practices guidelines; collect and analyze exposure and loss data; respond efficiently and effectively to internal and external requests; maintain all organizational and professional ethical standards; have the ability to spot trends in monitoring and reporting; and communicate results of analysis to business customers and senior management, all while actively advocating and monitoring compliance. If you are interested, apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct commercial credit applicant reviews;

• Analyze a mix of merchants applicants in a wide variety of business types in both a card-present and non-present processing environment;

• Handle a wide range of volumes and ticket amounts, standard documentation and future service liability

• Review and analyze individual and company credit reports including

• Communicate effectively with merchants and sales representatives;

• Communicate effectively with internal company departments, as well as management, as necessary.

• Typing 50+ WPM or equivalent keystrokes

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and attention to detail.

• Ability to interpret data based on established criteria.

• Must be a team-oriented individual with willingness to work all levels of applicants (not exclusively high level applicants) with a positive attitude

• Flexibility required to work extended shifts as needed

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Finance preferred (or equivalent work experience)