World Business Lenders

Underwriting Analyst - Remote

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About the role

About World Business Lenders About Us
World Business Lenders (WBL) provides short-term, real estate–collateralized commercial loans to small and medium-sized businesses across the United States that do not have access to traditional financing. The company also services its own loan portfolio and those of third parties, with a focus on managing non-performing loan pools and REO.

WBL is a U.S.-based company with a fully remote workforce.

Working hours are 9:00am–6:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

The role requires strong spoken and written English.

All resumes must be submitted in English.

Overview
The role requires near-zero errors in credit sheets and CRM data entry, basic product knowledge, effective inter-departmental communication, and a solid understanding of underwriting concepts and internal guidelines.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

Get credit analysis ready to help support well-informed credit recommendations.

Review business bank statements, financial statements, tax returns, and cash flow statements to perform thorough investment analyses.

Work on structuring and underwriting complex credit applications, balancing profitability goals with risk guidelines.

Create financial models that help analyze both individual loan performance and overall portfolio health.

Make sure all loan applications are underwritten following WBL’s underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Prepare underwriting forms (using Excel) and Loan Approval forms for review, ensuring all information is complete and accurate.

Requirements

Education:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience demonstrating relevant proficiency.
Experience:

At least 2 years of experience in underwriting, credit analysis, lending, or banking

Experience with financial analysis or structured credit work is a big plus.

Preferred Background / Industry Experience

Lending Industry

Banking Sector

Specific Technical Skills Needed

Intermediate MS Excel proficiency

Ability to analyze:

Financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)

Bank statements

Tax returns

Basic financial modeling capability

Understanding of credit underwriting principles

Specific Soft Skills Needed

Strong analytical mindset

High attention to detail

Stress tolerance

Self-learner / ability to work independently

Benefits
Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO) to recharge

Salary paid in USD

Work comfortably 100% from home

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Technology & IT CRM Excel Finance Remote Collaboration Mid level remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Underwriting Analyst - Remote role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at World Business Lenders?
  3. Which of CRM, Excel and Finance have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with CRM, Excel and Finance.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Underwriting Analyst - Remote role because I can bring practical experience in CRM, Excel and Finance, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes World Business Lenders needs from this hire.

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