Underwriting Analyst I

Maverick Payments; Canada; Remote; Full time

Job summary

Maverick Payments is seeking an Underwriting Analyst I to join their team. This role involves underwriting merchant accounts, analyzing applicant data, and determining approval statuses. The ideal candidate will have experience in the payment industry and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

401(k) plan with up to 3% match

Opportunities for career development and advancement

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in the payment industry required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to improve business operations.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite merchant accounts and verify merchant data.
• Determine risk level and security requirements for approval.
• Respond to tickets and requests from customers and partners.

Skills

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

TSYS

First Data

Job description

Exciting Opportunities at Maverick Payments!

Join our fast-paced, growing company and further your career with Maverick Payments, where your ideas are valued, and your colleagues feel more like family than coworkers!

About Us:

Maverick Payments is a family-owned and privately held full-service payment provider located in Calabasas, California. We have created innovative technology designed for sales organizations, such as ISO’s and ISV’s, looking to monetize payments by reselling our white-labeled payments stack. Our products include merchant acquiring services, a proprietary gateway, ACH processing, fraud & chargeback tools, analytics, and other value-added services. Our team encompasses underwriting, risk management, compliance & legal, technology & product development, onboarding, customer support, IT, and more.

About the Position:

Under the supervision of the Vice President, Risk and Underwriting, and the Director of Underwriting, the Underwriting Analyst I will be responsible for underwriting merchant accounts, verifying merchant data, and determining approval status. The department handles merchant application underwriting, due diligence, and routine verification of merchant data (KYC / KYB).

1. Collect, review, and analyze merchant applicant data, obtaining additional information as needed to assess suitability.
2. Determine the risk level and security requirements for approval.
3. Provide recommendations on application approval.
4. Coordinate with outside agents regarding merchant applications.
5. Respond to tickets and requests from customers, partners, and internal staff.
6. Gather data for reporting purposes.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in the payment industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with TSYS, First Data, and similar merchant processing applications.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to improve business operations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and incentives.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• 401(k) plan with up to 3% match.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Employee recognition programs.
• A vibrant office culture with team-building activities, celebrations, snacks, and more!

Pay Range: $26-$29/hr. This position considers remote work in the following states: AZ, CA (outside Los Angeles), CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, MA, MD, ME, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA.

Maverick Payments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay Transparency: We disclose salary ranges to promote transparency and fair compensation, with final offers based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Non-Solicitation: Please do not contact us about this position unless you are a job seeker or applicant. No unsolicited resumes from agencies will be accepted without a signed agreement.

Fair Chance Ordinance: We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.