Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated finance professional to join Square’s world-class Risk organization to help understand and manage credit risk for sellers processing on Square. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of credit and financial analysis, and a desire to apply those skills in new and innovative ways to help Square grow our annual processing volume while controlling loss related to chargebacks.
In this role, you will be responsible for conducting reviews of new and existing sellers, assessing credit risk associated with processing activity, and taking appropriate action in line with our risk policies. You will be comfortable in an operations environment, maintaining high quality standards while ensuring that we adhere to internal and seller-facing service-level agreements. You will have a thirst for knowledge—gathering insights, identifying areas for improvement, and contributing to key initiatives to push our team forward. Lastly, we expect you to be dynamic and adaptable, have a positive attitude, and be passionate for Square’s mission of Economic Empowerment. If all of this sounds exciting, you may be a good fit and we look forward to hearing from you!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform reviews of high-risk seller accounts and take action in line with Square’s risk policies
Analyze risks associated with different seller business models and card processing patterns
Collect and review appropriate documentation necessary to assess and mitigate risk
Document decisions and rationale in accordance with our underwriting guidelines
Communicate with sellers via phone and email, including investigative-level conversations
Work effectively with internal partners including Fraud and Compliance, as well as multiple levels of management
Help identify process improvements and contribute to key Credit Risk projects and initiatives
Qualifications
CORE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
Associate or Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting desired
1-2 years experience in credit, underwriting, finance, or related
Experience or demonstrated understanding in financial statement analysis
Previous experience in commercial banking or card processing a plus
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter; comfort dealing with ambiguity
Strong sense of accountability for helping our team achieve its collective goals and best-serve our customers
Must be a team-oriented individual with a willingness to contribute new ideas, collaborate, and learn from and mentor others
Additional Information
At Square, our purpose is to empower – within and outside of our walls. In order to build the best tools for the businesses and customers we support all over the world, we have to start at home with a workforce as diverse and empowered as our sellers. To this end, we take great care to evaluate all employees and job applicants equally, based on merit, competence, and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and always consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email to assistance(at)squareup.com. We will treat your request as confidentially as possible. In your email, please include your name and preferred method of contact, and we will respond as soon as possible.