Manager, Underwriting

Priority Technology Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqCM:PRTH)

. Lead, manage, and develop the underwriting team through coaching, mentoring, performance management, training, and clear expectations .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $140,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in underwriting, risk management, and financial analysis, with a strong focus on compliance with Card Brand, KYC, and AML requirements. Proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and manage complex risk scenarios effectively.

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Underwriting ManagementRisk AssessmentFraud Risk MitigationFinancial Statement AnalysisLeadership Experience

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Hard Skills

UnderwritingRisk ManagementCredit UnderwritingData AnalysisFraud IdentificationPayment ProcessingFinancial AnalysisRisk Mitigation ToolsMerchant AcquiringCompliance Standards

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCoachingProblem-SolvingAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Risk-Management SystemsUnderwriting Tools

Industry Keywords

KYCAMLBankingFinancial ServicesCredit Card IssuingMerchant AcquiringPayment-Related Risk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, manage, and develop the underwriting team through coaching, mentoring, performance management, training, and clear expectations
Oversee merchant underwriting activities and risk exposure across products and processing relationships
Establish risk parameters and ensure decisions align with company policies, Card Brand requirements, and risk appetite
Serve as escalation point and decision authority for complex, high-volume, or high-risk accounts
Evaluate financial, credit, processing, fraud, and operational risks
Determine approval structures, reserves, ACH delays, and other risk mitigants
Monitor portfolio performance, underwriting quality, loss trends, and emerging risks
Use data and analysis to identify concerns and recommend risk-management actions and process improvements
Ensure adherence to Card Brand, KYC, AML, and company requirements
Partner with Compliance, Risk, Operations, Sales, and other stakeholders on significant matters
Serve as subject-matter expert on underwriting, credit, payments, risk management, and financial analysis
Drive continuous improvement of underwriting policies, procedures, controls, and workflows
Oversee fraud-risk management, including fraud identification, investigation, escalation, verification, and control practices
Leverage internal tools and third-party resources to reduce fraudulent account exposure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
10+ years of relevant experience in underwriting, credit, risk, payments, banking, or financial services
Management or leadership experience
Strong knowledge of merchant acquiring, payment processing, credit underwriting, financial statement analysis, fraud risk, and payment-related risk exposure
Ability to assess financial, credit, operational, fraud, and processing risk and exercise independent judgment
Knowledge of risk-mitigation tools, including reserves, ACH delays, and other approval conditions
Knowledge of Card Brand requirements, KYC/AML principles, underwriting policies, and applicable risk and compliance standards
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Proficiency with risk-management systems, underwriting tools, and data analysis
Ability to work effectively with Sales, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and other stakeholders
Experience leading fraud-risk identification and mitigation
Excellent management, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Industry knowledge
Banking and Credit Card Issuing experience is a plus
Knowledge of payments, merchant acquiring, credit, banking, or financial services preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus programs
401(k) match
HSA and FSA options
Financial wellness resources
Employee discount programs
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Mental health support for employees and dependents through Lyra Health
Family planning and women’s health benefits through Carrot
Gym membership reimbursement
Virtual wellness programs, including yoga
3 weeks PTO to start
Unlimited PTO after year one
Education expense reimbursement
Leadership development programs
Certified Payments Professional (CPP) certification support