Role Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Credit Underwriter to join our team. The role will be responsible for evaluating credit applications, analyzing financial and non-financial data, assessing risk profiles, and making informed credit decisions in line with company policies. The Credit Underwriter will play a critical role in maintaining portfolio quality while enabling business growth by ensuring fast, fair, and compliant underwriting practices tailored to the digital lending ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and underwrite loan applications by analyzing customer profiles, credit history, income documents, and alternative data sources.
- Evaluate risk parameters using internal scoring models, credit bureau reports, bank statements, and digital footprints.
- Ensure adherence to internal credit policy, regulatory guidelines, and risk management frameworks.
- Collaborate with sales, operations, and risk teams to ensure smooth processing of applications without compromising credit quality.
- Recommend loan approvals, declines, or modifications with clear justifications.
- Identify potential fraud indicators and escalate suspicious cases as per protocol.
- Continuously monitor portfolio performance and provide feedback for credit policy improvements.
- Support digital process enhancements by sharing inputs on underwriting automation, scoring models, and rule engines.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of underwriting decisions in the loan management system.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduate/Postgraduate in Finance, Commerce, Economics, or related field (MBA/CA preferred).
- 2-5 years of experience in credit underwriting, preferably in fintech, NBFC, or banking.
- Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial statements, cash flows, and credit bureau data.
- Knowledge of digital lending models, alternative credit scoring, and risk frameworks.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with credit decisioning systems/loan management platforms.
- Detail-oriented, with strong decision-making and risk evaluation skills.
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
📌 Credit Underwriting (Mumbai)
🏢 Bhanix
📍 Mumbai