Underwriting Manager (MCA / Alternative Finance)

Underwriting Manager (MCA / Alternative Finance)
Onsite near Red Bank, NJ | Base $100,000-$120,000 | OTE $160,000-$200,000

Introduction
Craft Recruiting has partnered with a fast-growing, reputable alternative financing company to hire an Underwriting Manager. This team is scaling quickly as a result of tremendous deal flow. As a result, they need a hands-on leader who can both produce and raise the standard-someone who can price deals, manage a team an, run finals, and help the team move faster without losing credit discipline.

Why Join

• Immediate impact: deal flow is heavy and speed matters
• High visibility role with ownership and meaningful upside
• Strong growth trajectory with room to expand scope as the team grows
• Work with a leadership team that understands underwriting is the engine

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example: price and finalize deals while maintaining strong decision quality.
• Act as a senior decision-maker on final reviews and tough structuring calls.
• Coach and elevate underwriting performance (speed, accuracy, consistency).
• Improve underwriting workflows and execution discipline so submissions convert faster.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure clean handoffs and funding readiness.

Performance expectation: An ideal candidate can consistently price ~25 deals/day and handle ~8 final underwrites/day, while also helping raise team output and standards.

What We're Looking For
Experience

• 6+ years underwriting MCA / revenue-based financing and/or SMB lending in a high-volume environment
• Demonstrated ability to price deals independently and make final decisions
• Prior leadership or mentoring experience strongly preferred (manager, team lead, or "go-to" senior)

Skills

• Strong credit instincts and comfort operating at speed
• Merchant-facing communication skills (firm, clear, professional)
• Process mindset: can spot friction and tighten execution
• High accountability, low drama, team-first leadership style

Education
Bachelor's preferred; equivalent experience welcomed.

Location
Onsite near Red Bank, NJ (Monmouth County / Jersey Shore-Bayshore region; NYC accessible via Client).
Commutes often work well from Matawan/Aberdeen, Holmdel/Lincroft, Middletown/Atlantic Highlands, Keyport/Union Beach, and surrounding areas.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base: $100,000-$120,000 (DOE)
• OTE: $160,000-$200,000
• Full benefits package including medical/dental/vision, life insurance, PTO
• Company continues to grow over 30% per year leading to multiple opportunities for advancement