Underwriting Specialist

About the role:

8am is looking for a detail-oriented, quality driven Underwriting Specialist to join our Operations Team! As an Underwriting Specialist, you will help support all of 8am's incoming accounts each month!

What you'll do:

• Requires independent discretion for account verifications and approvals that help the business continue growing
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing new client account information
• Working with other departments to help protect the company against fraud
• Independently onboarding, reviewing, and approving new accounts
• Create initial limits for accounts based on account review, work with Risk for adjustments
• Seeking out accounts that appear to be fraudulent and alerting management when necessary
• Collaborating with the other Underwriting team members in order to work most efficiently
• The last day of every month require additional attention to help the business continue to grow
• Customer account maintenance as needed
• Possessing positive, can-do attitude during busy times of the month

About you:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 1 year experience with the company preferred
• Minimum of 5 years work experience preferably in an underwriting capacity
• “Can-do” attitude that is always willing to go Above and Beyond their every day tasks
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to excel in a collaborative, team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Additional Information

The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 to $74,000. The salary range for performing this role outside of the US / Austin / California may differ. 8am is committed to offering competitive, fair and commensurate compensation and has provided an estimated pay range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and education.

Why 8am:

At 8am, our culture is shaped by the people who bring it to life every day. Together, we build a company rooted in continuous learning, genuine community, holistic wellness, and meaningful engagement—values that empower us as individuals and unite us as a team. Our culture is grounded in our core values: Work Smart, Win Fast; Outshine Ordinary, and We Find a Way. These values drive how we serve our customers and work with each other in a collaborative, inspiring, and empowering environment, every day.

Here’s how we support our 8Team:

• Health