Entry Level Underwriting

Upgrade, Inc. · Silicon Valley CA

Company

Upgrade, Inc.

Location

Silicon Valley CA

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Upgrade is a fintech unicorn founded in 2017. We are the fastest-growing company in the Americas (Financial Times). In the last five years, over 15 million people have applied for an Upgrade card or loan, and we have delivered over $10 billion in affordable and responsible credit. Our innovative Upgrade Card is the fastest growing credit card in America (Nilson Report). Combining the flexibility of a credit card with the low cost of an installment loan helps us redefine banking.
 
Upgrade has been named a “Best Place to Work in the Bay Area” three years in a row, one of the “Top Companies to work for in Arizona”, and we have received awards for being a best company for Diversity, Women, Culture, and Veterans.
 
We are looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products to join a team of 1300 talented and passionate professionals. Come join us if you like to tackle big problems and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
 
 
About the Role:
 
Our Verifications team is hiring for Loan Review Specialists. We are looking for detailed oriented individuals to assist our customers with the loan application process. Our Loan Review Specialists are responsible for the accurate review, processing and decisioning of applicant loans.
 
In this position, you would spend your day reviewing financial and identifying documents, assisting applicants over the phone, gather additional documents and following up with applicants to verify financial information to decision the loan application. This is a dynamic role partnering with our customers to provide a best in class experience.
 
We are hiring for various different shifts:
Monday - Friday 6am - 3pm
Monday - Friday 7am - 4pm
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday - Saturday (4x10) 6am - 5pm
 
*Note: Weekend shifts are eligible for $2.50 shift differential pay

Pay:

  • $24.00 per hour 
 
What You’ll Do: 
  • Maintain high quality while processing large numbers of personal consumer loan applications     
  • Provide excellent customer service to inbound and outbound calls  
  • Answer customer service request via an internal communication system
  • Be an expert on our product and processes
  • Adapt to changing policy and procedures on a constant basis while maintaining high quality to your work
  • Review financial documents submitted by the borrower
  • Verify and calculate customer income
  • Detect suspicious and fraudulent loan applications
  • Meet and/or exceed production, quality, and customer service goals

What We Look For:

  • 1+ years of experience in banking, financial services and/or related industry
  • Previous contact center experience
  • College degree preferred
  • Ability to calculate financial information accurately
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • High level of integrity
  • Team oriented mindset
  • Ability to thrive in a changing and fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Proficient with Google Workspace: Gmail, Sheets, Docs

 

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of Zendesk or other CRM applications is a plus

What We Offer You: 

  • Great open office space
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401K matching
  • Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & disability
  • Conveniently located in the heart of Downtown San Francisco close to public transportation
  • New Hire Training Program
  • Wellness Incentive Program
  • Kitchen fully stocked with snacks and beverages
COVID-19:
Our office space exceeds OSHA and CDC guidelines for workspaces amidst COVID-19. This is an in office job and work from home is not regularly offered.
Notice to California-based Candidates for Employment. This California Candidate Privacy Notice is intended to provide information about how Upgrade collects and uses personal information to California consumers who apply for employment with Upgrade If you are employed by Upgrade, refer to the Employee Handbook for additional information. For any questions about this notice, please contact [email protected].Personal Information Upgrade Collects:Identifiers Including name, address, email, telephone number, social security number, driver license number, passport number, and other personal identifying information. Characteristics of protected classifications under California or federal law, including demographic information and other personal information obtained during the application process, such as gender, race, national origin. Professional or employment-related information, such as salary/compensation and benefits packages, other relocation or job preferences, prior background, experience, skills, and other information in support of your application, reference information, other information obtained through background checks, including employment, credit, and criminal history. Education Information. Any other information you provide as a part of  recruitment, job application, or interview process. Purposes for Collecting Personal Information:To consider qualifications, skills, and interest for employment. To communicate with you during the recruitment and interview process. To conduct background checks and verify your information if you are offered employment. To provide compensation, including payroll, and  administer stock options and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, commuter, and retirement benefits. To provide human resources services and conduct performance evaluations. To monitor work eligibility including work-related licenses, credentials, training, and eligibility to work in the United States. To improve recruitment and interview processes and  ensure a safe and efficient working environment. To comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements including state and federal company reporting obligations.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Date Posted

10/25/2022

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