Underwriting Analyst

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Underwriting Analyst in Brazil.

This role offers an opportunity to join a fast-paced fintech environment where credit decisions directly shape access to financial services for small and medium-sized businesses. As part of the credit operations team, you will support the evaluation of credit applications, helping ensure responsible and data-driven lending decisions. You will work closely with experienced underwriting professionals, contributing to financial analysis, documentation, and risk assessment processes. The environment is highly collaborative and analytical, with a strong focus on learning and continuous improvement. This is an excellent entry point for someone looking to build a career in credit, risk, or fintech operations. You will gain exposure to real-world financial decision-making while developing strong analytical and technical skills in a modern, data-driven setting.

In this role, you will support the underwriting function by assisting in credit evaluations, data handling, and operational processes that ensure accurate and consistent lending decisions.

• Assist in reviewing credit applications and gathering required financial documentation.
• Support financial data entry, organization, and basic analysis for underwriting assessments.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure proper documentation of credit decisions.
• Collaborate with underwriting and credit teams to follow up on applications and resolve data gaps.
• Contribute to improving internal workflows and underwriting processes.
• Participate in continuous learning around risk assessment, financial analysis, and credit policies.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to grow in a fintech credit environment. You should be comfortable working with numbers and collaborating in a team-driven setting.

• Background in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Actuarial Science, or related fields (recent graduates welcome).
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working with financial data.
• Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets for data organization and analysis.
• Basic understanding of financial concepts and credit evaluation is a plus.
• Experience or familiarity with data tools such as Snowflake dashboards is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and develop in risk, underwriting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment.

Benefits

• Remote-friendly work environment with flexibility
• Opportunity to grow in a fast-scaling fintech company
• Exposure to real credit underwriting and financial decision-making
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Learning and development opportunities in fintech, risk, and data analysis
• Inclusive workplace focused on diversity and continuous improvement
• Career growth potential within credit and financial operations