Underwriting Analyst

Hirehangar
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have mid-level underwriting experience and are available for US Eastern hours.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with mid-level underwriting experience and remote work proficiency
    — “Demonstrated remote work experience is required; candidates without it will not be considered.
  • Detail-oriented professionals with financial compliance expertise
    — “Follow compliance standards and internal policies consistently.
  • Individuals comfortable with high-volume data verification tasks
    — “Double-check submitted information to confirm it's complete and correct.

Things to consider

  • Mandatory video application may require additional preparation time
    — “you will be required to record a video
  • Full-time availability during US Eastern hours is non-negotiable
    — “Available to work full-time during US Eastern hours.

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific underwriting software experience in your resume
    — “Comfortable navigating underwriting software and financial data platforms.
  • Quantify past accuracy rates in financial data verification tasks
    — “Enter and maintain reliable data across underwriting systems and platforms.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with US-based client communication protocols
    — “Strong written and spoken English for communicating with US-based clients.
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Junior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • reviews financial applications
  • enters and maintains reliable data
  • flags discrepancies
Typical background
financial underwritingdata-heavy financial roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial UnderwritingData EntryRisk AssessmentCompliance

Preferred

Financial ServicesLendingInsuranceCredit

Stack & domain

Financial UnderwritingData EntryRisk AssessmentComplianceAttention To DetailIndependenceCommunicationFinanceUnderwriting

About the role

Original posting from Hirehangar via Ashby

Join Hire Hangar and work with fast-growing global companies while building a long-term career.

Job Title: Underwriting Analyst

Location: Remote

Time Zone: US Eastern Hours (EST)

Role Overview

We're looking for a sharp, detail-driven Underwriting Analyst to join a fast-growing financial services team. You'll take ownership of reviewing financial applications, entering and verifying data with precision, and making sure every decision lines up with our underwriting guidelines and compliance requirements. This role is built for someone who genuinely enjoys getting the fine details right, every time.

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate financial applications and accompanying documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Enter and maintain reliable data across underwriting systems and platforms.
  • Double-check submitted information to confirm it's complete and correct.
  • Weigh risk factors and make sure every decision follows underwriting guidelines.
  • Catch and flag discrepancies, inconsistencies, or missing details for follow-up.
  • Work closely with internal teams to keep case processing smooth and on schedule.
  • Keep case records organized, accurate, and current.
  • Follow compliance standards and internal policies consistently.

Required Qualifications

  • Solid background in financial underwriting or a similarly data-heavy financial role.
  • Sharp attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy.
  • Comfortable working independently and staying on top of a steady caseload.
  • Strong written and spoken English for communicating with US-based clients.
  • Available to work full-time during US Eastern hours.
  • Demonstrated remote work experience is required; candidates without it will not be considered.
  • Experience supporting US-based clients.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in financial services, lending, insurance, or credit.
  • Comfortable navigating underwriting software and financial data platforms.
  • Background working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Familiarity with CRM and case management tools, Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite, and communication tools like Slack or Zoom.

Please NOTE It is crucial that you complete the application form in full. As part of the application process, you will be required to record a video. If your application is successful, you will receive an email confirming next steps — the video is the first step of the interview process. If you do not record a video, we will not be able to consider you for ANY open roles.

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Source: Hirehangar careers (Ashby)

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