Underwriting Specialist – Remote

Help shape the future of payments by evaluating merchant applications and managing risk for Maverick Payments, a fast-growing, family-owned fintech company.

About Maverick Payments
Maverick Payments is a privately held, full-service payments provider based in Calabasas, California. The company supports ISOs, ISVs, and diverse business verticals with a full white-label payment stack that includes merchant acquiring, a proprietary gateway, ACH processing, fraud and chargeback tools, analytics, and more. Maverick’s teams span underwriting, risk, compliance, technology, onboarding, support, and product development.

Schedule

  • Full-time
  • Remote within approved states: AZ, CA (outside LA Metro), CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite merchant applications by verifying and validating merchant data
  • Conduct KYC/KYB research, review history and documentation, and request additional info as needed
  • Assess risk levels and determine preliminary or final approval decisions
  • Recommend approval, decline, or additional conditions based on risk findings
  • Communicate with external agents regarding application status and requirements
  • Manage tickets and requests from customers, partners, and internal teams
  • Collect and analyze data for reporting
  • Perform additional duties to support the Risk and Underwriting Department

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3 to 5 years of payments industry experience
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Deep understanding of complex business verticals such as Collections, Lending, Nutra, etc.
  • Ability to interpret financial statements
  • Strong analytical, research, and attention-to-detail skills
  • Ability to prioritize shifting tasks and work independently

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $35–$39 per hour plus bonuses and incentives
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays
  • 401(k) with up to 3 percent employer match
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Engaging company culture with team events, celebrations, snacks, and more

This role is a strong fit for experienced underwriting professionals who want to grow within a high-paced, innovative payments environment.

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