Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience in underwriting businesses, preferably in trade finance or SME lending., Strong analytical skills to assess financial performance and analyze large datasets., Keen interest in leveraging technology for data-driven credit decisions, with skills in SQL or Python valued., Excellent interpersonal skills to influence and build relationships across the organization..

Key responsabilities:

Underwrite trade credit products for businesses in the jewellery industry globally.

Manage and monitor the credit portfolio, ensuring continuous improvement in reporting.

Identify inefficiencies and lead initiatives to streamline credit underwriting processes.

Collaborate with Product and Data teams to enhance decisioning systems and drive automation.

Job description

Location: India, South Africa, UK (Remote)
Team: Risk & Finance
Employment Type: Full-time

About Nivoda

Nivoda is a global B2B marketplace revolutionising the diamond and jewellery supply chain. Our platform enhances transparency, efficiency, and trust within the industry.

Nivoda’s growth trajectory has skyrocketed over the past two years, and we continue to expand into new regions at an unprecedented pace. Operating in over 50 countries, we are committed to innovation, data-driven decision-making, and customer-centric solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and data-savvy Senior Credit Underwriter to join our expanding Underwriting team. This pivotal role involves making credit decisions on businesses across the complex and diverse global jewellery industry.

You’ll underwrite a wide range of businesses — from established players to fast-growing newcomers — across a rapidly expanding global footprint. As we enter new markets monthly, not yearly, we need a smart, adaptable, and proactive teammate who thrives in change and brings structure to scale.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Product, Data, and Finance to support Nivoda’s growth, balancing risk and reward through best-in-class underwriting practices.

Key Responsibilities

Underwrite trade credit products for businesses in the jewellery industry across a global portfolio
Help manage and monitor the credit portfolio, ensuring continuous improvement in reporting to serve both business and investor needs
Identify inefficiencies and lead initiatives to improve and streamline our credit underwriting processes
Collaborate with Product and Data teams to enhance our decisioning systems, driving automation and speed
Contribute to wider credit risk strategy as the business scales and the offering evolves

What You'll Need

Proven experience in underwriting businesses. Preferably trade finance or SME lending.
Demonstrated ability to manage a diversified portfolio effectively, maximising risk-adjusted returns.
Strong analytical skills, capable of critically assessing financial performance and analysing large datasets to identify patterns.
Keen interest in leveraging tech to improve the data-driven credit decision process and push process automation. Some skills in SQL or Python are highly valued.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across the organization.
Self-starter mentality, with a track record of solving complex problems methodically.

What We Offer

Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.
Comprehensive benefits package, including private health coverage and discounted gym memberships.
Dynamic working environment in an extremely fast growing company
Ample opportunity to grow and learn

At Nivoda, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

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