Job Description

Company Overview

Garrington Group of Companies is a full-service working capital and trade finance company. We place a great importance on our core values of empathy, integrity, respect, reliability, and excellence. We are committed to demonstrate these values in our culture, in every interaction and with every person involved within our company.

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Position Summary

We are currently looking for a Junior Underwriter to join our factoring underwriting team. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of underwriting experience, be a strong communicator, and have an uncanny attention to detail. The candidate will also have a service oriented mindset, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the Underwriting, Factoring and ABL deal pipeline
• Engage directly with Franchisees and prospects to ascertain deals are in compliance with company criteria
• Fully underwrite factoring transactions
• Review and submit Deal Review Summaries with recommendations to the credit committee
• Engage with Franchisees directly in order to obtain key data and ensure sufficiency and completion of underwriting documentation
• Engage directly with potential clients to learn their business, their needs and structure appropriate facilities, as well as preparing proposals
• Liaise with credit reporting agencies and other credit and compliance vendors to obtain timely and accurate reports
• Assist in managing a team of Underwriters and Credit Analysts

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Excellent communication skills over the phone, in-person, and through email
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and email applications (Gmail)
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent understanding of financial statements and general accounting principles
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education & Experience

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited university, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 5 years of direct underwriting experience and/or field audit or field examiner experience, ideally in a series of progressive positions with a lending institution (including factoring and asset based lenders)

We thank all applicants for showing their interest. However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Please note:  All employment is conditional upon completing and obtaining a satisfactory background check and employment references. Must be able to legally work in the US.

Employment Equity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer striving to foster an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to creating an atmosphere without discrimination. We encourage applications from those who will enhance the diversity of our community.

We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the interview process, please make your needs known in advance and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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