Senior Underwriter- Factoring/Asset Based Lending
1 day ago
Mount Pleasant
Job Description Senior Underwriter - Factoring/Asset Based Lending Location: Dallas, Texas or may consider remote | Type: Full-time | Experience Level: Senior About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter specializing in Factoring/ABL to join our growing team. This role is critical in evaluating, structuring, and approving credit facilities for small to mid-sized businesses. The ideal candidate will bring deep a knowledge of Factoring with the ability to balance credit risk with business growth objectives. Key Responsibilities • Transaction Underwriting & Credit Analysis, • Lead the underwriting process for Factoring/ABL credit facilities, from initial assessment through final approval., • Conduct in-depth analysis of client and account debtor financials, cash flow trends, debt levels, and liquidity to determine repayment capacity., • Evaluate collateral quality, with an emphasis on accounts receivable verification, debtor concentrations, and invoice aging reports., • Risk Assessment & Structuring, • Identify potential risks, including credit, operational, legal, and fraud-related risks, and recommend appropriate mitigants., • Structure facilities in alignment with company credit policies, capital requirements, and regulatory guidelines., • Recommend advance rates, reserves, and concentration limits based on client profile and collateral quality., • Credit Memo Preparation & Presentation, • Prepare comprehensive credit memoranda that clearly outline client strengths, weaknesses, and risk factors., • Present and defend underwriting recommendations to the Credit Committee, senior management, and executive leadership., • Cross-Functional Collaboration, • Partner with the Sales team to structure competitive yet risk-appropriate proposals., • Work closely with legal counsel to ensure loan documents, factoring agreements, and collateral filings are accurate and enforceable., • Support operations and account management teams during onboarding to ensure smooth client transitions., • Portfolio Management & Monitoring, • Provide ongoing oversight of approved facilities, monitoring client performance against projections and covenants., • Analyze trends in client AR quality and debtor payment performance., • Recommend facility modifications, risk rating changes or exit strategies as needed., • Mentorship & Leadership, • Provide training, guidance, and coaching to junior underwriters and analysts., • Help standardize underwriting best practices, credit risk frameworks, and approval processes., • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Credit & Risk department., • Market & Industry Insight, • Stay informed on economic conditions, industry trends, and competitive practices impacting factoring., • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)., • 10+ years of underwriting experience in, factoring, or commercial finance., • Strong analytical and financial modeling skills., • In-depth knowledge of UCC filings, lien searches, and collateral documentation., • Proven ability to assess risk and structure transactions within policy and compliance frameworks., • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings to executives and committees., • Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives, • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, life, short-term disability, paid time off), • A collaborative and growth-oriented company culture