Underwriting Analyst - MSI
Foundation Risk PartnersSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, PaymentsIndustries
Requirements
- 1-2 years experience in similar underwriting or payments role or recent graduate in a numerical field
- Drive and passion to build a career in fintech or payments
- Good IT skills, especially in Excel/Google Sheets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of financial statement analysis
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure, and deliver results against a tight deadline
- Experience in underwriting high risk lines of business including travel, furniture, ticket and events, securities, gambling etc
Responsibilities
- Conduct business model analysis inline with internal policy guidelines and apply evaluation techniques to achieve the desired results for complex deals
- Completing customer due diligence checks and analysis into second line Compliance teams for high risk applications
- Make underwriting recommendations in accordance with frameworks and calculate exposure in line with existing guidance with the ability to tailor approach based on merchant specifics
- Complete financial analysis of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow statements and demonstrate a competent understanding of accounting principles
- Prepare detailed oral and written summaries to assess micro and macro risks, mitigating factors and make balanced recommendations to present to management and the Credit Risk Committee
- Represent Underwriting in customer calls and meetings alongside Sales or Account Management
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this role remote or office-based?
The role is based in the Singapore office.
What experience is required for this underwriting analyst position?
1-2 years experience in similar underwriting or payments role or recent graduate in a numerical field is required.
What key skills are needed for this role?
Good IT skills especially in Excel/Google Sheets, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and knowledge of financial statement analysis are required.
What is the company culture like at Checkout.com?
The culture supports high performers to thrive through real ownership, fewer blockers, and impactful work from day one, with fast-moving, performance-obsessed teams.
What makes a strong candidate for this underwriting analyst role?
Candidates with 1-2 years in underwriting or payments, drive and passion for fintech careers, strong Excel skills, communication abilities, and capacity to work under pressure stand out.
Checkout.com
High-performance payments platform for enterprises
About Checkout.com
Checkout.com provides a payments platform that helps businesses process payments, send payouts, and manage card programs. The platform is designed for large enterprises and growing businesses, allowing them to handle high volumes of transactions quickly and reliably. It integrates with clients' existing systems and offers a range of payment services, generating revenue through transaction fees and subscriptions. Unlike many competitors, Checkout.com focuses on providing a comprehensive, cloud-based solution that supports the financial operations of its clients across the globe. The goal of Checkout.com is to streamline payment processes and enhance the payment experience for both businesses and their customers.
London, United KingdomHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,780.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Work-life balance - Flexible working and plenty of time off to unwind. We’ll even give you your birthday off.
Recognition - Peer recognition program and quarterly Hero Awards. We celebrate success together.
Career development - Tailored career development and learning pathways. We’ll help you unlock your potential.
Celebrating diversity - Internal community groups and cultural events. We celebrate our differences.
Staying healthy - A global wellness programme and private health insurance. We support your wellbeing.
Security for the future - Comprehensive plans for you and your loved ones. We’ll take care of you.
Giving back - Employee-led community outreach, payroll giving and a volunteering day. We care about your causes.
Risks
Checkout.com faces increased competition from emerging fintech startups.
Economic instability in the UK and EU may impact Checkout.com's revenue.
Regulatory scrutiny on data privacy could increase compliance costs.
Differentiation
Checkout.com offers payments in over 150 currencies with in-country acquiring.
The platform integrates fraud filters and reporting through a single API.
Checkout.com supports major international cards and local payment methods.
Upsides
Checkout.com is expanding in Japan, enhancing its global presence.
The partnership with Zing increases digital payment methods and product growth.
Checkout.com launched Octopus for online payments, a first for global PSPs.
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