Senior Credit Risk Manager - US Large Credit Risk / Merchant Underwriting

Job Description

Are you ready to write your next chapter?

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. With proven technology, we process the largest volume of payments in the world, driving the global economy every day. When you join Worldpay, you join a global community of experts and changemakers, working to reinvent an industry by constantly evolving how we work and making the way millions of people pay easier, every day.

What makes a Worldpayer? It’s simple: Think, Act, Win. We stay curious, always asking the right questions to be better every day, finding creative solutions to simplify the complex. We’re dynamic, every Worldpayer is empowered to make the right decisions for their customers. And we’re determined, always staying open – winning and failing as one.

We’re looking for a Senior Credit Risk Manager to join our ever-evolving Risk to help us unleash the potential of every business.

Are you ready to make your mark? Then you sound like a Worldpayer.

About the team

Our Legal, Risk, Compliance and Audit teams ensure we're doing business the right way. They help us balance a healthy risk appetite, so we're empowered to expand our horizons. The U.S. Large Credit team works collaboratively with merchants, business development teams, relationship managers, transaction risk analysts, compliance and legal departments to support growth objectives while mitigating and managing risk. We are a dynamic and diverse team providing a significant positive impact for our stakeholders.

What you’ll own

• Obtains and reviews the financial statements of merchants
• Performs extensive analysis of financial statements and providing an assessment of their credit profile and making supportable recommendations for exposure
• Effectively evaluates complex business arrangements and structures; able to dive deep into the background and operations of a merchant.
• Recommend and establish appropriate credit limits and collateral to minimize and manage risk; Position may be granted credit authority
• Communicates effectively and professionally with internal and external clients
• Exercises sound judgment in assessing potential regulatory and reputational risks
• Monitors and communicates credit concerns to management
• Role is hybrid and requires 2-3 days in office

Where you’ll own it

You’ll own it in our Atlanta or Cincinnati hub. While we’re a large team of Worldpayers based in North America, we have collaborative spaces and regular opportunities to celebrate with each other in person. 

What you bring

• Skills and expertise needed to perform the job requirements listed above, at minimum:
• 7-10 years of commercial credit underwriting experience, including analyzing and spreading financial statements, performing credit analysis and drafting credit memos
• Effective communication skills; attention to detail
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently; possesses a strong sense of ownership
• Ability to creatively solve problems and achieve company objectives
• Time management skills with ability to multitask

Preferred Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of merchant acquiring services and the payment processing industry
• Managing a team of credit underwriters
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar formal credit training

Worldpay perks - what we’ll bring for you

We know it’s bigger than just your career. It’s your life, and your world. That’s why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here’s a taste of what you can expect.

• A competitive salary and benefits.
• Time to support charities and give back to your community.
• Parental leave policy.
• Global recognition platform.
• Virgin Pulse access.
• Global employee assistance program.

What makes a Worldpayer

At Worldpay, we take our Values seriously, and we live them every day. Think like a customer, Act like an owner, and Win as a team.

• Curious. Humble. Creative. We ask the right questions, listening and learning to get better every day. We simplify the complex and we’re always looking to create a bigger impact for our colleagues and customers.
• Empowered. Accountable. Dynamic. We stay agile, using our initiative, taking calculated risks to progress. Never standing still, never settling, we work at pace to achieve our goals. We champion our ideas and stay flexible to make them happen. We know that every action adds up.
• Determined. Inclusive. Open.