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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 ...

YouLend Limited

Credit Risk Lead

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

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 ...

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 ...

YouLend Limited

Senior Credit Risk Analyst

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$110 - $140/hr

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 ...

YouLend

Senior Credit Risk Analyst

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

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 ...

usauto

Credit Risk Manager

Duluth, GA · On-site

Design, develop, and produce reporting for underwriting quality and credit performance. * Perform ... risk analytics in consumer lending. * Excellent communication (verbal and written) with the ability ...

Atlanticus

Credit Risk Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Evaluate new data and partner data sources for underwriting and line assignment strategies using ... Perform ad‑hoc and recurrent credit risk analytical work. * Collaborate and partner across the ...

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Fifth Third

Credit Risk Officer II

Atlanta, GA

Responsible for providing effective, credible challenge on client selection, risk identification/mitigation, and adherence to risk appetite, policies, and underwriting standards. * Credit Risk ...

ATLANTICUS

VP, Credit Risk

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The VP, Credit Risk is responsible for delivering strategies that drive product growth and ... Develop and monitor customized manual underwriting process * Work with Segment / Strategic ...

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How much do credit risk underwriter jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for credit risk underwriter in Georgia is $73,706.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,100.00 and $85,700.00 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 Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $73,706 per year, or $35.4 per hour.

Credit Risk Lead

YouLend

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Credit Risk Lead
Department: Credit Risk
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Atlanta
Description
About Us
YouLend is a rapidly growing FinTech that is the preferred embedded financing platform for many of the world's leading e-commerce platforms, tech companies, and Payment Service Providers. Our software platform enables our partners to extend their value proposition by offering flexible financing products in their own branding, to their merchant base, without capital at risk.
We are owned by the leading Private Equity company, EQT, and have grown +100% year-on-year since 2020. We are headquartered in London, UK, but are also present in several European countries as well as the United States where we service our partners, including eBay, Amazon, Just Eat, Shopify, and Stripe.
The Role
We are seeking a Credit Risk Lead to oversee and drive the next phase of growth in our US business. Whilst the role is US market focused, like most of our functions, it is based out of our global headquarters in London.
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's risk appetite and regulatory obligations. You will partner closely with senior risk leadership, Product, Data, Compliance, and Commercial teams to strengthen credit policies, optimize decisioning frameworks, and maintain strong portfolio performance.
This role requires deep credit risk expertise and an ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. Outstanding interpersonal skills will be required both to lead the team and collaborate with business partners and senior management. You will be empowered to manage and be accountable for team performance, underwriting quality, operational efficiency, and the delivery of key risk outcomes in this strategically critical and high profile market.
Key Responsibilities
  • Overall market Credit Risk
    • Ownership of the Credit Strategy for the US market
    • Directly contribute to delivery of business KPIs as part of the wider US management team (e.g. growth, profitability, loss rate etc.)
    • Collaborate with Credit Risk leads across all geographic markets contributing to global targets by sharing toolkit, insights, innovations and emerging risks

  • Credit strategy development and innovation
    • Ownership and delivery of the US Credit Strategy development and innovation roadmap socialised and agreed with business partners and senior leadership
    • Continuous development and innovation of our Credit Strategy to maintain a market leading strategic capabilty
    • Close collaboration with capital markets, product, tech, legal, compliance and operational teams to ensure strategic alignment, regulatory compliance and an integrated customer proposition

  • Portfolio performance monitoring and management
    • Monitor portfolio performance, identifying trends in credit quality, losses, and early risk indicators.
    • Prepare and present risk reporting and insights to senior management including preparing for and leading Credit Committee discussions
    • Recommend actions to mitigate emerging risks and optimise portfolio outcomes

  • Team Leadership & Management
    • Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a small team of credit risk analysts and underwriters.
    • Recruit for and develop the team in line with our culture and values creating a tenured, talented and recognised centre of Credit Risk excellence

  • Governance, Compliance and Quality Assurance
    • Own and maintain the Risk Governance Framework including Credit Risk Policy and Process documentation in relation to the US market and federal / state regulatory requirements
    • Oversee credit underwriting and risk assessment processes to ensure consistent application of credit policies and risk appetite including calling out issues and collaborating with 2nd line Quality Assurance teams
    • Review complex or escalated cases and provide guidance on structured risk decisions

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Skills:
  • 5+ years of experience in credit risk, underwriting, or a related risk management function within financial services, fintech, lending, or commercial credit
  • Strong understanding of credit underwriting principles, data science model application, risk appetite frameworks, and portfolio risk management.
  • Outstanding quantitative and deductive reasoning skills; quickly able to identify insights in complex multi-dimensional data sets and autonomously develop and pursue solutions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain risk concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and influence cross-functional stakeholders
  • Ability to evaluate financial statements, cash flow, and credit data to inform structured risk decisions
  • Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Desirable Skills:
  • Experience in SME Lending
  • Familiarity with US lending regulations and compliance requirements
  • Experience working in other international markets

Benefits
Why join YouLend?
  • Award-Winning Workplace: YouLend has been recognised as one of the "Best Places to Work in 2024, 2025 and 2026" by the Sunday Times for being a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace.
  • Award-Winning Fintech: YouLend has been recognised as a "Top 250 Fintech Worldwide" company by CNBC.

It's just getting fun:
  • We have developed powerful solutions, won some significant partnerships, and are growing at a rapid pace.
  • But the global opportunity is still massive, and YouLend is a raw organisation where we are only just getting started.

Lots of upsides:
  • High-growth (>100% growth during 2022 and 2023), so clear outlook to compensation (bonus or share option appreciation) and career growth (through growth with business).
  • Well-capitalised with supportive private equity backing.
  • Part of Banking Circle Group with a fully licensed Luxembourg bank, which can provide a balance sheet and support European expansion in otherwise complex regulated markets.

Motivating work environment:
  • A high-quality team that pushes each other to succeed through direct feedback and aligned incentives.
  • Strong and transparent team culture, we have each other's backs.
  • Independent work environment where results matter.
  • Data-driven culture and emphasis on speed (anti-red tape).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Health Care Coverage. Youlend covers 80%; employee contribution is 20% of the premium.
  • Medical Plan (medical insurance and prescription drug coverage)- Choice of 5 different plans through United Healthcare.
  • Dental plan coverage
  • Vision plan coverage
  • Benefits can be for: Employee only; Employee & Spouse; Employee & Child; Employee & Family
  • Retirement - 401K match. Employee match $1 for $1 up to 5% of salary.
  • Basic Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • International travel insurance covered if traveling abroad for work purposes.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)- 20 working days (4 weeks) + US public holidays
  • Paid Office Parking

At YouLend, we champion diversity and embrace equal opportunity employment practices. Our hiring, transfer, and promotion decisions are exclusively based on qualifications, merit, and business requirements, free from any discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, nationality, or any other protected basis under applicable law.

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