Junior Underwriting Analyst 3 month contract

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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We have bike enthusiasts, foodies, video game heroes, dog and cat lovers, movie buffs, musicians, and every variety of people. Lightspeed was founded on the principles of diversity and inclusion and our daily practices and interactions reflect this commitment everyday. Wherever you look, you will find a friend in Lightspeed. If you’re keen to join, we’re looking for a Junior Underwriting Analyst - 3 month contract (Permanent Work from home) to join our team in Manila. 

You'll be a key player in the risk assessment process, collaborating with sales teams to assist potential payment customers in securing our products and services. This role is key to improving the Lightspeed customer journey by streamlining payment services onboarding. We're seeking someone to support the team, enhance processes, ensure effective pricing, risk evaluation, and secure client underwriting. In this role you will focus on Compliance and Underwriting, specifically checking sub-merchant applications for legal compliance.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conduct risk assessment and decisioning of low risk applications in the underwriting queue, adhering to acceptable risks outlined in payment operation policies.
• Carry out due diligence for all sub-merchant applications.
• Communicate with potential payment customers to collect supporting documentation for the adjudication process.
• Maintain good relationships with various teams, addressing urgent questions and concerns when necessary

And a little bit of… 

• Contributing as part of the wider team to achieve organisational objectives even if this means doing things that aren’t strictly within the scope of your role.
• Contribute to operational improvements to streamline procedures/processes and enhance service.

What you need to bring:

We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:

• Previous customer service experience
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
• Previous experience in an admin type role in FinTech/Payments/Banking is a bonus

Our hiring process is very straightforward. You’ll undergo a preliminary video screening and the whole process will be conducted at the comfort of your own home, through Zoom or Google Meet. No need to go through Manila's heavy traffic!

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Ability to do your job in a permanent work from home environment;
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

Not yet convinced?

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We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!

We partner with Inform Group to employ our Lightspeed workforce in the Philippines. Inform Group hosts Lightspeed employees who enjoy the benefits of the Philippine labour code combined with the full career opportunities provided by Lightspeed.

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