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Adyen

Credit Risk Analyst

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Beyond day-to-day underwriting and portfolio management, the team owns the development and operation of credit risk frameworks for new and evolving financial products (e.g. Adyen Capital). Working ...

Adyen

Credit Risk Analyst

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$100K - $130K/yr

Beyond day-to-day underwriting and portfolio management, the team owns the development and operation of credit risk frameworks for new and evolving financial products (e.g. Adyen Capital). Working ...

YouLend

Credit Risk Lead

Atlanta, GA · On-site

In this role, you will lead the US credit risk and underwriting team, owning, developing and innovating our credit strategy ensuring consistent, high-quality credit decisions aligned with the company ...

Coface

Risk Underwriter

Princeton, NJ · Hybrid

Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds ... As a member of the US Risk Underwriting team you will be expected to perform the following:

Coface

Risk Underwriter

Princeton, NJ · On-site

Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds ... As a member of the US Risk Underwriting team you will be expected to perform the following:

YouLend

Senior Credit Risk Analyst

Atlanta, GA · On-site

In this role, you will support the US credit risk and underwriting team, working on innovative credit strategy initiatives that help us make consistent, high-quality credit decisions aligned with the ...

BNY

Specialist, Credit Risk

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Trained to underwrite credit transactions and manage credit relationships. Operational Credit Risk: With direct guidance, assists with the completion of numerous credit processing and assessment ...

MyUSA Credit Union

Credit Risk Analyst

Middletown, OH · Hybrid

The Credit Risk Analyst assists the Lending Manager in developing strategies to increase lending ... Background in lending and underwriting preferred MyUSA Credit Union is an equal opportunity ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for credit risk underwriter in the United States is $87,290.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $101,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a credit risk underwriter?

A Credit Risk Underwriter evaluates the creditworthiness of individuals or businesses applying for loans, credit lines, or financial products. They analyze financial statements, credit reports, and risk factors to determine the likelihood of repayment. Their goal is to minimize financial risk for lenders while ensuring responsible lending practices. Underwriters use financial models, industry guidelines, and company policies to assess applications and decide on approvals, declines, or modifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a credit risk underwriter?

To excel as a Credit Risk Underwriter, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of financial statements and credit principles, usually supported by a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with credit risk assessment software, loan origination systems, and relevant certifications such as CFA or CRC is highly beneficial. Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills help candidates collaborate effectively and handle complex risk scenarios. These competencies are crucial to accurately assess creditworthiness, minimize financial risk, and ensure the organization's lending decisions are sound.

What are the typical challenges faced by a credit risk underwriter, and how are they managed?

Credit Risk Underwriters often handle complex financial profiles and must balance thorough risk assessment with the need to process applications efficiently. Managing tight deadlines, adapting to changing regulatory requirements, and navigating ambiguous or incomplete financial information are common challenges. Effective underwriters leverage teamwork, advanced analytics tools, and ongoing professional development to stay current with industry trends and best practices. By working closely with loan officers, compliance teams, and risk managers, they ensure informed lending decisions while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.

Is credit risk underwriting a high stress job?

Credit risk underwriting can be a high-stress role due to the responsibility of assessing financial risks and making critical decisions that impact lending outcomes. Underwriters often work under tight deadlines and must analyze complex financial data accurately, which can contribute to job pressure. However, stress levels vary depending on the employer, workload, and individual resilience.
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Infographic showing various Credit Risk Underwriter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,290 per year, or $42 per hour.

Credit Risk Underwriting Specialist

Tri Pointe Homes Holdings, Inc.

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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Overview
Are you passionate about making a real impact in the homebuying journey? At Tri Pointe Solutions, the financial services affiliate of Tri Pointe Homes, we're redefining what it means to purchase a home. Our dynamic team is driven by innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence. We offer a comprehensive suite of services-including mortgage, title, escrow, homeowner's and title insurance-all integrated under one roof to create a seamless, high-quality lending experience for our borrowers. If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking company that's shaping the future of the industry, apply to join our outstanding team.
Tri Pointe Connect, the mortgage affiliate of Tri Pointe Homes, is looking for an experienced individual to join our talented group in Arizona as a Credit Risk Underwriting Specialist. This is a hybrid position working out of our Operations Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Job Details
Position Summary: Key contributor to Tri Pointe Connect's Credit Risk Department, responsible for loan-level underwriting reviews, credit-quality audits, lending-authority support, and vendor oversight across Conventional, Government (FHA/VA/USDA), Jumbo, and Non-QM products to ensure high-quality, salable, and compliant loans. This role strengthens risk governance through meticulous file audits, income validation, data integrity checks, defect trending, and second-level underwriting oversight.
Responsibilities:
Credit Risk Underwriting Review:
  • Conduct in-depth audits and re-underwrites across Conventional, Government, Jumbo, and Non-QM loans to ensure compliance with agency, investor, and internal Tri Pointe Connect guidelines.
  • Recalculate income using agency/investor methodologies, including complex self-employed income, rental income, K-1 analysis, and layered-risk borrower assessment.
  • Validate AUS findings (DU/LPA) and confirm data alignment between LOS, AUS, and documentation.

Lending Authority Second-Level Review:
  • Perform second-level underwriting reviews for new underwriters seeking initial lending authority, validating accuracy, guideline comprehension, and risk assessment. Conduct second-level reviews for existing underwriters seeking expanded authority in additional products such as FHA, VA, and/or Jumbo.
  • Document findings, recommend approval of lending authority, and provide coaching feedback where skill gaps are identified.
  • Maintain calibration standards to ensure lending authority aligns with Tri Pointe Connect's credit-risk expectations and investor requirements.

Quality Control (QC) Vendor Oversight:
  • Audit and evaluate the work of domestic and offshore third-party QC vendors, including pre-funding, post-closing, and targeted audit activities.
  • Confirm that QC vendor findings are accurate, consistent, and aligned with agency/investor requirements and internal credit standards.
  • Maintain vendor performance logs, participate in calibration calls, and support scorecard development.

Risk Governance & Reporting:
  • Identify and escalate repurchase exposure, defect trends, risk indicators, data inconsistencies, and misrepresentation concerns to the Director of Credit Risk.
  • Support development of internal credit policies, audit matrices, income guides, scorecards, and calibration frameworks.
  • Contribute to executive-level reporting, trend dashboards, defect analytics, and quality insights.

Job Requirements
Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in Business, Finance or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • 5+ years of recent credit risk audit and/or mortgage underwriting experience across Conventional, Government (FHA/VA), Jumbo, and Non-QM products.
  • Government underwriting designations (DE, VA Automatic), SAR preferred.

Skills:
  • Strong understanding of agency guidelines, investor overlays, regulatory compliance, manual underwriting logic, and ATR/QM requirements for non-agency products.
  • Advanced skills in tax-return analysis, self-employment income reconstruction, and rental income evaluation.
  • Expertise in loan origination systems, Encompass preferred.
  • Strong communication and audit documentation skills (written and verbal), with the ability to articulate nuanced credit-risk concerns clearly.
  • Demostrated ability to explain discretionary decisions and findings when reviewing loans for audit.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform effectively under strict deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Physical Requirements:
  • May require working after-hours
  • Sedentary for extended periods, up to 4 hours
  • Frequent repetitive hand use (typing/computer work)
  • Auditory ability to communicate in person, on calls, or in meetings
  • Visual acuity for reading documents and computer work
  • Hybrid role in Scottsdale, AZ (in office M-W)

Want to know what it's like working at Tri Pointe Homes? Click here to see what our employees have to say: Great Place to Work Certified Company
Tri Pointe Homes is committed to building a diverse and talented team to help us achieve our goals. Please note that due to operational constraints, we are unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship (e.g., H1B, OPT) for this position. This policy applies uniformly to roles where sponsorship cannot be accommodated to ensure consistency and fairness in our hiring process.
At Tri Pointe Homes, we are intentional about fostering an environment where you, and all individuals, are encouraged to be their authentic selves. We embrace individuality and strive to be consciously inclusive of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in every aspect of our business. We believe our company's strength relies on the diversity of the team and the unique, innovative ideas everyone contributes.
Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, if you are a California resident, you have the right to know the categories of personal information that we collect about job applicants, employees and their emergency contacts and beneficiaries, and independent contractors. Please click here for a description of our personal information collection practices.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for an open position or to participate in an interview, please let us know.

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