\u003C/p>\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Role Requirements:\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">(Even if you don’t check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply.)\u003C/p>\u003Cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">1-2+ years of experience in a GRC, risk, or compliance role.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Experience with third-party/vendor risk management processes, including conducting due diligence and assessments.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Familiarity with creating or maintaining policies, standards, and procedures.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Understanding of risk assessment methodologies and the ability to help identify and evaluate risks.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Experience supporting compliance audits, such as SOC2, by gathering evidence and coordinating with teams.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Strong organizational and communication skills.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Excellent verbal and written english language skills\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch3>Forward Financing Core Values:\u003C/h3>\u003Cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Drive the Mission - We believe in financial opportunity for underserved small businesses. We say “yes” when others say “no.”\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Keep It Real - We value direct communication, candid feedback, and authenticity. We are an open book.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Act with Kindness - We create an environment where caring is cool and helping is the norm. We do the right thing.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Shoot for Extraordinary - We are inspired by innovative thinking and continuous improvement. We never settle for yesterday’s best.\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\u003Cstrong>About Us:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Forward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America. Whether facing challenges accessing traditional financing or simply needing a convenient, flexible solution, Forward is committed to funding more of the millions of small businesses nationwide. Forward offers revenue-based financing – delivering an upfront sum of working capital in exchange for a set amount of the business’s future revenue. By simplifying the requirements, streamlining the process, and using advanced proprietary technology, Forward is often able to deliver approvals within hours and funds that same day – giving more businesses the financial opportunity they need to thrive. Plus, with their dedicated teams and award-winning service, customers get personalized support when they need it most.\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Since 2012, Forward has expanded access to capital by providing over $3.7 billion in funding to more than 75,000 small businesses. The company is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau with an Excellent / 4.7 stars rating on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"http://Trustpilot.com\">Trustpilot.com\u003C/a>. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work®, Forward is dedicated to empowering both its team and the customers they serve, helping them succeed and thrive.\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\u003Cstrong>Perks & Benefits:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">At Forward, our team members are at the heart of our company, and we are committed to taking care of them as people, not just employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and commuter benefits, a flexible time-off policy, paid parental leave, 401k match for US employees, wellness reimbursement, volunteering days, annual professional development budget, and charitable donation match.\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Workplace flexibility is a top priority at Forward too. Our Employee Choice policy means that almost all of our employees get to decide where they work. As a business, we are focused on impact; we are more concerned with your contributions to the success of the company than where you get your work done. If face-to-face time is desired, people managers are empowered to find a cadence that works for their team. \u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">When we aren’t collaborating to drive business and support our customers, we’re finding virtual and in-person ways to get to know our colleagues, celebrate team wins, and have fun together! \u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">\u003Cstrong>US Equal Opportunity Employment Information\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\">Forward Financing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to fostering a fair and inclusive culture built on a foundation of high performance and exceptional customer experience. With a laser focus on employee impact, we’re able to reduce biases and ensure the right people are in the right jobs to contribute to our mission. 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You will work on a small team reporting to the Director of Portfolio Strategy. In this role, you will help to design and track various pricing and credit strategies. You will assist the company’s Portfolio Strategy department and members of the executive team to understand emerging trends, key drivers of business performance, and work closely with department leadership and other functions in the business including Sales, and the Underwriting Department.\n\n## Responsibilities\n- Collaborate with senior team members to assess and manage portfolio risk, ensuring alignment with organizational risk tolerance.\n- Provide reporting and analysis of pricing and profitability to senior management on the portfolio and pricing initiatives.\n- Assess potential impacts of new strategies on the current portfolio.\n- Continually monitor the performance data models and offer recommendations on policy changes related to data models.\n- Engage in exploratory initiatives to identify and develop new business strategies.\n- Work closely with senior team members to implement and execute strategic initiatives.\n- Identify and assess new data sources to help bolster the company’s underwriting and analytics’ capabilities.\n\n## Required Skills and Experience\n- Intellectual curiosity and strong quantitative skills\n- 4+ years of experience in an analytically driven role (finance, analytics, consulting, etc.).\n- Familiarity with risk and pricing strategies preferred\n- Self-starter with drive to outperform and attention to detail\n- Ability to build long-lasting relationships with key contacts at all levels of the organization\n- Proficient in SQL, Tableau (or similar)\n- Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, nested IF statements, etc.), PowerPoint, and related tools\n\n## Preferred Qualifications\n- Python programming skills\n- Consumer or small business lending experience\n\n## About Forward Financing\nForward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work®, Forward is investing in its employees, technology, and customer experience – with long-term success in mind every step of the way.\n\nWhether facing challenges accessing traditional financing or simply needing a convenient, flexible solution, Forward is committed to funding more of the millions of small businesses nationwide. Forward offers revenue-based financing – delivering an upfront sum of working capital in exchange for a set amount of the business’s future revenue. By simplifying the requirements, streamlining the process, and using advanced proprietary technology, Forward is often able to deliver approvals within hours and funds that same day – giving more businesses the financial opportunity they need to thrive. Plus, with their dedicated teams and award-winning service, customers get personalized support when they need it most.\n\nSince 2012, Forward ha\n\n## Core Values\n- **Drive the Mission** - We believe in financial opportunity for underserved small businesses. We say “yes” when others say “no.”\n- **Keep It Real** - We value direct communication, candid feedback, and authenticity. We are an open book.\n- **Act with Kindness** - We create an environment where caring is cool and helping is the norm. We do the right thing.\n- **Shoot for Extraordinary** - We are inspired by innovative thinking and continuous improvement. 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