Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Senior Risk Manager

Intrafi · Arlington, VA

At IntraFi, we do more than innovate—we empower. Our services help banks provide vital financial access to small businesses, companies, and consumers across the country. With a network of more than 3,000 financial institutions, we help support the institutions that drive our economy, enabling them to fund affordable housing, family farms, and businesses of all sizes. The ability to lend locally strengthens our financial system, and our team plays a direct role in making that possible. It is this greater purpose that brings people to IntraFi and keeps them here.

As the nation’s largest deposit allocation service provider and the inventor of reciprocal deposits, IntraFi has spent over two decades creating dynamic solutions that help financial institutions grow, manage liquidity, and serve their communities. Our impact extends across institutions of all sizes—from community banks to large financial organizations—which enables us to achieve aggressive business growth objectives while helping strengthen the broader financial system. Consistently recognized by American BankerWashington Post, and Fortune as one of the best places to work, we offer a collaborative, flexible environment where innovation thrives. Join us and be part of a team making a meaningful impact on the industry, on financial institutions, and on the future of financial services.
Employee Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance


IntraFi LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation in employment of the provision of services.

IntraFi’s job application process may include online videoconference interviews, in-person interviews, presentations, and computer-based assessments. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact [email protected].

Your Role

  • The Senior Risk Manager is responsible for managing data driven projects and systems within the risk management team to assist the Chief Risk Officer in identifying, assessing, and controlling threats or uncertainties that could negatively impact the company financially, operationally, or strategically. The role helps the CRO measure, monitor and enhances the effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management, and internal control processes to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives while driving accountability and continuous improvement. The ability to draw conclusions from large and sometimes unstructured data sets is required, along with a personal interest in using artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency and understanding of data.
  • Your Responsibilities

  • Increase enterprise risk transparency by delivering actionable dashboards, risk registers, and key risk indicators (KRIs) that enable real-time monitoring of risk exposure and adherence to risk appetite.
  • Improve organizational risk posture by driving adoption of risk frameworks, policies, controls, and supporting technologies across business units.
  • Advance risk analytics capabilities by developing models, tools, and AI-driven solutions that enhance risk quantification and decision-making.
  • Reduce risk exposure by identifying trends, assessing enterprise risks, and supporting the execution of effective mitigation strategies.
  • Enable faster, more informed decision-making by delivering clear, data-driven risk insights and presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Maintain audit readiness and strengthen operational resilience by supporting business continuity, audit, incident response, and risk governance processes.
  • Accelerate due diligence response times by improving how risk and compliance data is collected, managed, and delivered to clients, prospects, and third parties.
  • Increase efficiency and consistency by implementing scalable processes and tools for managing and reporting risk information.
  • Integrate risk management into business and product development lifecycles by introducing forward-looking tools, processes, and controls.
  • Strengthen cross-functional alignment by collaborating with internal teams, auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders to support effective risk management practices.
  • Required Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

  • Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) tools to optimize workflows, problem-solving, and productivity.
  • 5+ years of experience driving measurable outcomes in risk management, audit, compliance, or a related function within financial services or a regulated environment.
  • Proven ability to translate complex data into insights that influence decision-making and reduce risk.
  • Experience building or enhancing risk reporting frameworks, including dashboards, KRIs, and risk registers that improve visibility and accountability.
  • Demonstrated ability to support cross-functional initiatives that improve processes, controls, or risk outcomes.
  • Experience leveraging data tools and reporting platforms to increase efficiency and analytical capability.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, concise, and actionable messaging to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Working knowledge of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) frameworks and internal control environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.