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<p><strong>Objective</strong><br>To support client during an internal maternity leave by providing reliable, high-quality financial/technical writing for appraisal reports within the asset-based lending industry.</p> <p><strong>Profile Overview</strong><br>Client is seeking a capable and independent writer with experience in financial or technical writing to support their editorial team. The role involves writing detailed valuation reports used by lenders to assess the liquidation value of borrowers’ assets. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, capable of interpreting numerical data, and comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with internal analysts and project leads.</p> <p><strong>Scope</strong></p> <ul><li><strong>Start Date:</strong> Immediately </li><li><strong>End Date:</strong> Mid-to-late May</li><li><strong>Weekly Hours:</strong> 25 hours, potential for Monday, Tuesdays, and Fridays to be 9-5 Eastern hours</li><li><strong>Tools Used:</strong> Microsoft Word, Excel (for charts/graphs), internal style guide</li></ul> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul><li>Write ~15-page financial appraisal reports based on input from analysts and project leads</li><li>Interpret and integrate data, charts, and insights into narrative form</li><li>Participate in internal and client-facing calls to gather context for each report</li><li>Conduct peer reviews of reports created by other writers</li><li>Maintain clarity and consistency while following internal style and format guidelines</li><li>Work independently while adhering to deadlines</li></ul> <p><strong>Skills and Qualifications</strong></p> <ul><li>Experience in technical or financial writing</li><li>Strong attention to detail and organizational skills</li><li>Ability to interpret financial data and translate it into clear business writing</li><li>Comfort working independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Degree in writing, communications, finance, or related field preferred</li><li>Experience in asset-based lending or valuation (a plus, not required)</li><li>Strong communication skills and adaptability to internal workflows</li></ul> <p><strong>About Client</strong><br>Client operates in the asset-based lending space, providing third-party valuation reports to banks and lenders. These reports help inform lending decisions by estimating the hypothetical liquidation value of borrowers’ assets. The company uses a structured but flexible approach to report writing, emphasizing clear, jargon-free communication to help clients better understand complex financial data.</p> <p></p>

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