Underwriting Specialist

Underwriting Specialist

Nomad is looking for a talented underwriter to join our team. The Underwriting Specialist will have a strong understanding of credit analysis and risk assessment, with the ability to evaluate financial information and provide insights that support our clients' needs.

About Nomad:

Nomad is a fuel management and cost reduction partner that allows a trucking business to focus their time and effort on managing their business on the road. Nomad, a fuel consolidator and reseller, is based out of the Greater Toronto area (GTA). We offer fuel solutions for smaller to mid-sized trucking entities operating across Canada and the United States. Empowering these trucking businesses to work smarter, not harder, is part of our goal of securing effective and efficient fuel solutions for the future. Navigating the complex world of fuel procurement wouldn't be easy, especially in an industry where each penny counts.

Our vendor partnerships and fuel card programs, designed according to the individual requirements of our customers through our extensive experience, are our attempts at building associations that provide exclusive fuel discounts and easier access to fuel facilities all over North America. Regardless of if you are a small family-owned outfit or a growing mid-sized fleet, we at Nomad are pushing to power you to profitability. Achieve efficiency, cost control and power your trucking business to the finish line.

About You:

You are an experienced and detail-oriented credit professional with a deep understanding of credit analysis, risk management, and financial assessment. Your strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills enable you to assess creditworthiness, support underwriting decisions, and develop strategies to mitigate risk while facilitating business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Underwriting (75%):

• Review new credit applications, assess credit risk, and make data-driven credit decisions in accordance with company policies.


• Utilize external credit reporting agencies to gather and validate credit data.


• Analyze financial statements, credit histories, and industry trends to assess potential clients' creditworthiness.


• Conduct in-depth credit investigations on existing customers to determine appropriate credit limits.


• Communicate credit decisions and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

Reporting and Collaboration (25%):

• Compile reports on key credit metrics, risk exposure, and portfolio performance.


• Ensure compliance with corporate credit policies and risk management guidelines.


• Participate in credit information-sharing forums and internal high-risk account reviews.


• Work closely with Sales and Management teams to align credit strategies with business objectives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 3 to 5 years of commercial credit experience.


• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field.


• Strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset.


• Excellent problem-solving; with confidence to navigate ambiguity in decision-making and negotiation.


• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial insights clearly.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.


• Strong understanding of financial statements, credit analysis, contract review, and risk assessment methodologies.


• Proficiency in advanced computer applications and financial analysis tools.


• Experience in optimizing credit and risk operations.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation plan


• Flexible work schedule


• Growth and development opportunities


• Team outings and social events
  

AI Notice

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Feel free to use AI tools to prepare, research, or practice for your interview (we see you, ChatGPT fans !). But when it comes to the conversation, we want to meet the real you—no AI substitutes needed. Bring your authentic, unfiltered self, and we promise we’ll do the same.

And don’t worry—real people are behind every step of our hiring process. Every application is personally reviewed, and you’ll always interact with humans throughout interviews. No bots, just genuine connections.

Let your journey at Nomad begin!