General Manager - Lead Underwriter

About Swiggy :

Swiggy is India s leading on-demand delivery platform with a tech-first approach to logistics and a solution-first approach to consumer demands. With a presence in 500+ cities across India, partnerships with hundreds of thousands of restaurants, an employee base of over 5000, a 2 lakh+ strong independent fleet of Delivery Executives, we deliver unparalleled convenience driven by continuous innovation. Built on the back of robust ML technology and fuelled by terabytes of data processed every day, Swiggy offers a fast, seamless and reliable delivery experience for millions of customers across India. From starting out as a hyperlocal food delivery service in 2014, to becoming a logistics hub of excellence today, our capabilities result not only in lightning-fast delivery for customers, but also in a productive and fulfilling experience for our employees. With Swiggy s New Supply and the recent launches of Swiggy Instamart, Swiggy Genie and Health Hub, we are consistently making waves in the market; while continually growing the opportunities we offer our People.

Position Overview :

The Lead Underwriter plays a crucial role in the underwriting process by assessing and mitigating risk, ensuring the lending portfolio remains sound while supporting business growth. This individual will lead and mentor a team of underwriters Analysts, provide technical expertise, and make final decisions on complex or high-value loan applications. The role requires a strong understanding of lending policies, market trends, and credit risk, combined with leadership and decision-making skills.

Key Responsibilities :

Underwriting Decisions

Build an underwriting framework to drive business growth with limited risk

Work with partners to build joint underwriting capabilities and rules to drive business growth

Review and approve or decline complex loan applications based on thorough risk assessment.

Analyze financial statements, credit reports, business plans, and other relevant documents to determine borrower creditworthiness.

Make final decisions on loans that exceed standard underwriting criteria or involve high-risk factors.

Risk Management

Assess and mitigate risks by evaluating creditworthiness, collateral, market conditions, and other relevant factors.

Recommend risk-adjusted terms and conditions based on underwriting analysis.

Stay current on lending regulations, trends, and market conditions to ensure compliance and competitiveness.

Collaboration with Stakeholders

Partner with sales, credit, and operations teams to ensure smooth loan processing and documentation.

Communicate underwriting decisions, exceptions, and conditions to internal stakeholders and clients.

Lead and Manage Underwriting Team

Supervise, train, and mentor a team of underwriters/Analysts to ensure effective and efficient underwriting practices.

Set clear performance goals and ensure consistent quality standards for underwriting decisions.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. A master s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CBA) is a plus.

Experience:

7-10+ years of experience in commercial lending, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior underwriting role.

In-depth knowledge of credit analysis, financial statements, loan documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Proven track record of making complex underwriting decisions and managing high-value loan portfolios.

Strong understanding of risk management principles and practices.

Skills:

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex financial situations.

Strong leadership abilities with experience managing and motivating a team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with diverse stakeholders.

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