Underwriting Analyst III – Equipment Finance

Position Summary

The Underwriting Analyst inputs and reviews finance applications from small to mid-sized businesses to determine the credit worthiness of the applicant, size and term of the financing offer. The position will operate within our fast-paced high-volume environment and be accountable for quick decisioning on small ticket equipment finance applications up to $150,000. The candidate will make independent decisions through evaluation of business and personal credit reports, financial and bank statements, tax returns and other credit information.

Channel has a scoring model built on millions of data points to aid in the decision making.

The best candidates will be self-motivated, team-oriented, and eager to be a part of a rapidly growing business.

• Adjudicate credit and approve new finance applications within $100,000-$150,000 level of authority.
• Make timely decisions with limited information.
• Professionally communicate decisions to our partners.
• Build relationships and offer exceptional service to our partners to ensure continued flow of business.
• Communicate and work proactively with the sales team to help further penetrate our relationships with existing and new customers.
• Protect Channel from fraud and aid in pricing transactions for the appropriate risk.
• Complete review and recommend approvals up to $100,000.
• Second sign off.
• Financial Statement analysis and continuously evaluate process improvement.
• Continuously identify and implement underwriting strategies which make Channel a recognized, differentiated leader in the equipment finance industry.
• Keep abreast of industry and competitor trends.

• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Must be able to multitask and be highly adaptable to change.
• Must be detail oriented, have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Competitive drive and strong history of accomplishment.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills and motivation for personal growth.
• Required knowledge of computer systems and proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Must have an understanding of financial statements.
• Ability to work primarily out of our Minnetonka or Marshall MN offices.

• 5-7 years in a financial services, credit or underwriting function.
• Experience in a commercial underwriting function working with small businesses is a plus.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience is preferred.

Channel is a leading provider of equipment finance and working capital funding solutions for small businesses, exclusively through Equipment Finance Companies. Utilizing customized technology and business processes, a strong balance sheet, and risk analytics, Channel provides single-source financing that supports third-party originators and their customers who have business growth opportunities and a need for capital.

Established in 2009, Channel is the only full-service independent lender offering a single source solution for equipment finance and working capital exclusively through equipment finance companies for their small and midsize business customers. The company is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN, with additional offices in Atlanta, GA, Des Moines, IA, and Marshall, MN. We are proud to be rated a Top Workplace.

Channel empowers and trains team members at all levels to make quick decisions in service to our relationships and ensure the flexibility and nimbleness required to compete in today’s marketplace. Channel is the perfect workplace for those who are motivated and have a desire to be part of a fast-growing, agile, and diverse organization where you can make a difference every day.

The company offers a flexible work environment and encourages innovation and team member development. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA and FSA options; life insurance and disability plans; along with a generous PTO policy and employer-match company 401K plan.

Channel Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.