Top Benefits
About the role
Join Our Team at Forward Funding!
Are you passionate about finance and eager to be part of a dynamic team that empowers small businesses across Canada? Forward Funding is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Junior Underwriter to support our growing Underwriting team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the lending industry while helping entrepreneurs access the capital they need to thrive.
About Us:
At Forward Funding, we specialize in providing tailored financial solutions to SMBs nationwide. From deal origination to funding, we focus on speed, transparency, and personalized service—enabling our clients to succeed and grow.
Position Overview:
Please note: this role is 100% on site at our office in Montreal, QC. Candidates currently located outside the region of Montreal, QC will not be considered. Thank you for understanding.
As a Junior Underwriter, you’ll play a key role in assessing deals and preparing loan offers. You'll collaborate closely with senior underwriters, stakeholders, and clients throughout the loan approval process. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are looking to advance your career in financial services, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Initial Deal Assessment
Analyze incoming funding applications and develop preliminary (soft) offers using available data.
- Loan Structuring & Pricing
Price deals in accordance with company credit policies, ensuring adherence to internal risk and compliance standards.
- Merchant Engagement
Serve as a key point of contact for clients, guiding them through the approval process and addressing any queries.
- Underwriting Support
Assist in finalizing loan packages for the credit committee, providing insights and analysis to support decision-making.
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience in underwriting, credit analysis, or a related financial role
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in interpreting financial statements and credit reports
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced setting
What we offer:
- Positive work culture
At Forward Funding we foster a supportive and collaborative team environment, that includes casual dress (we know not everyone wants to throw on a suit and tie everyday), encouraging team members, and more!
- Career growth opportunities
We are committed to investing in the growth and development of our employees (internal growth opportunity)
- Dynamic and rewarding industry
This enables you to be in a position to help out small businesses to achieve their goals while simultaneously achieving yours
- Supportive leadership
We pride ourselves in our managers and their investment to your success
- Company-wide events
We don't just work hard, we play hard too! We host multiple events throughout the year, whether that be our annual Christmas party, 5 a 7 in the summertime or our quarterly events open to family and friends, you'll be sure to enjoy off the clock time with your colleagues!
Apply now and let's build something great together!
About Forward Funding
Forward Funding is a leading Financial Technology company based out of Montreal, Quebec. We're driven by the idea of helping Canadian businesses grow their sales and access financing to facilitate growth and success in a simple and easy to navigate process. In the emerging FinTech industry, we distinguish ourselves by delivering the highest approval rates and the highest funding amounts. Our goal is to provide your business the best financing solution. Forward Funding offers a wide range of financing programs, and in addition to advances and term loans we also offer supplemental funding to our customers for maximal growth potential. Our online team of financial experts is always ready and available to help you throughout the entire process.
Top Benefits
About the role
Join Our Team at Forward Funding!
Are you passionate about finance and eager to be part of a dynamic team that empowers small businesses across Canada? Forward Funding is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Junior Underwriter to support our growing Underwriting team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the lending industry while helping entrepreneurs access the capital they need to thrive.
About Us:
At Forward Funding, we specialize in providing tailored financial solutions to SMBs nationwide. From deal origination to funding, we focus on speed, transparency, and personalized service—enabling our clients to succeed and grow.
Position Overview:
Please note: this role is 100% on site at our office in Montreal, QC. Candidates currently located outside the region of Montreal, QC will not be considered. Thank you for understanding.
As a Junior Underwriter, you’ll play a key role in assessing deals and preparing loan offers. You'll collaborate closely with senior underwriters, stakeholders, and clients throughout the loan approval process. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are looking to advance your career in financial services, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Initial Deal Assessment
Analyze incoming funding applications and develop preliminary (soft) offers using available data.
- Loan Structuring & Pricing
Price deals in accordance with company credit policies, ensuring adherence to internal risk and compliance standards.
- Merchant Engagement
Serve as a key point of contact for clients, guiding them through the approval process and addressing any queries.
- Underwriting Support
Assist in finalizing loan packages for the credit committee, providing insights and analysis to support decision-making.
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience in underwriting, credit analysis, or a related financial role
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in interpreting financial statements and credit reports
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced setting
What we offer:
- Positive work culture
At Forward Funding we foster a supportive and collaborative team environment, that includes casual dress (we know not everyone wants to throw on a suit and tie everyday), encouraging team members, and more!
- Career growth opportunities
We are committed to investing in the growth and development of our employees (internal growth opportunity)
- Dynamic and rewarding industry
This enables you to be in a position to help out small businesses to achieve their goals while simultaneously achieving yours
- Supportive leadership
We pride ourselves in our managers and their investment to your success
- Company-wide events
We don't just work hard, we play hard too! We host multiple events throughout the year, whether that be our annual Christmas party, 5 a 7 in the summertime or our quarterly events open to family and friends, you'll be sure to enjoy off the clock time with your colleagues!
Apply now and let's build something great together!
About Forward Funding
Forward Funding is a leading Financial Technology company based out of Montreal, Quebec. We're driven by the idea of helping Canadian businesses grow their sales and access financing to facilitate growth and success in a simple and easy to navigate process. In the emerging FinTech industry, we distinguish ourselves by delivering the highest approval rates and the highest funding amounts. Our goal is to provide your business the best financing solution. Forward Funding offers a wide range of financing programs, and in addition to advances and term loans we also offer supplemental funding to our customers for maximal growth potential. Our online team of financial experts is always ready and available to help you throughout the entire process.