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About Remote

Remote is solving global remote organizations’ biggest challenge: employing anyone anywhere compliantly. We make it possible for businesses big and small to employ a global team by handling global payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance. Check out remote.com/how-it-works to learn more or if you’re interested in adding to the mission, scroll down to apply now.

Please take a look at remote.com/handbook to learn more about our culture and what it is like to work here. Not only do we encourage folks from all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, age and abilities to apply, but we prioritize a sense of belonging. You can check out independent reviews by other candidates on Glassdoor or look up the results of our candidate surveys to see how others feel about working and interviewing here.

All of our positions are fully remote. You do not have to relocate to join us!

About the role:

Remote, a company specialising in HR technology, is looking for an experienced and qualified risk/financial analyst to support our Credit Risk strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial analysis and a proven track record of execution in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: carrying out financial assessments on new deals and existing exposures, underwriting large exposure accounts, portfolio level analysis and development of mitigation strategies, and working cross-functionally to automate processes and align with Remote’s wider business objectives.

If you are a dynamic and results-driven individual with a passion for innovation and excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application.

Most importantly, the Credit Risk team owns credit losses at Remote and is responsible for driving them to optimal levels and balancing it with high revenue growth.

Requirements:

  • Credit risk, corporate finance, or accounting professional with 4+ years experience and proven performance
  • Experience with financial statements analysis (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement)
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive successful actions and results
  • Communication, negotiation and influencing skills
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects in a fast paced, hyper-growth environment
  • Writes and speaks fluent English
  • Experience with a fintech or start up company considered a plus

This person will be responsible for:

  • Assessing new deals and existing exposures and making recommendations to Head of Credit
  • Managing and performing credit underwrites for large exposure accounts
  • Monitoring Remote’s credit risk at a portfolio level and implementing strategies to reduce credit exposure and losses
  • Working with product and engineering teams to automate credit risk interventions
  • Remote’s credit risk losses and driving them down as part of the Credit Risk team

Practicals

  • You'll report to:  Senior Credit Risk Strategist Partner
  • Team: Operations
  • Location: Europe or Western Europe
  • Start date: As soon as possible

Remote Compensation Philosophy

Remote's Total Rewards philosophy is to ensure fair, unbiased compensation and fair equity pay along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate. We do not agree to or encourage cheap-labor practices and therefore we ensure to pay above in-location rates. We hope to inspire other companies to support global talent-hiring and bring local wealth to developing countries.

At first glance our salary bands seem quite wide - here is some context. At Remote we have international operations and a globally distributed workforce.  We use geo ranges to consider geographic pay differentials as part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive in various markets while we hiring globally.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $36,950 to $83,150. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location, and our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay for the successful candidate in this role is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range may be subject to change.

Application process

  1. Interview with recruiter
  2. Interview with Senior Credit Risk Strategist Partner
  3. Interview with Senior Manager, Customer Collections
  4. Interview with Senior Product Manager
  5. Executive Interview
  6. Prior employment verification check 

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Benefits

Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook at remote.com/r/benefits. As a global company, each country works differently, but some benefits/perks are for all Remoters:
  • work from anywhere
  • unlimited personal time off (minimum 4 weeks)
  • quarterly company-wide day off for self care
  • flexible working hours (we are async)
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • mental health support services
  • stock options
  • learning budget
  • home office budget & IT equipment
  • budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces

How you’ll plan your day (and life)

We work async at Remote which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async.

You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life-work balance is important and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.

If that sounds like something you want, apply now!

How to apply

  1. Please fill out the form below and upload your CV with a PDF format.
  2. We kindly ask you to submit your application and CV in English, as this is the standardised language we use here at Remote.
  3. If you don’t have an up to date CV but you are still interested in talking to us, please feel free to add a copy of your LinkedIn profile instead.

We will ask you to voluntarily tell us your pronouns at interview stage, and you will have the option to answer our anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply below. As an equal employment opportunity employer it’s important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences and this data will help us to stay accountable. We thank you for providing this data, if you chose to.