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Credit Analyst

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience 2 – 5 years
  • Location Lagos
  • City Ikoyi
  • Job Field Risk Management and Compliance&nbsp

Description

  • We are seeking a credit/risk analyst who will beresponsible for evaluating loan applications, assessing borrowers’ creditworthiness, and identifying potential risks associated with lending decisions.
  • The role involves analyzing financial and non-financial information, making recommendations on loan approvals, monitoring the loan portfolio, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements while maintaining the quality of the loan book.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and assess loan applications from individuals and businesses.
  • Analyze applicants’ financial statements, bank statements, income, cash flow, and credit history.
  • Perform credit risk assessments using internal scoring models and underwriting guidelines.
  • Recommend loan approval, decline, or modification based on risk analysis.
  • Conduct affordability and debt service capacity assessments.
  • Identify, measure, and mitigate credit risks within the loan portfolio.
  • Monitor existing loans for early warning signs of default and recommend appropriate actions.
  • Prepare detailed credit appraisal reports and present recommendations to the credit committee or management.
  • Ensure compliance with internal credit policies, lending regulations, and risk management frameworks.
  • Collaborate with collections, underwriting, sales, and operations teams to improve portfolio performance.
  • Maintain accurate loan documentation and risk assessment records.
  • Analyze portfolio trends, default rates, and delinquency reports to support strategic decision-making.
  • Assist in developing and improving credit policies, risk models, and underwriting procedures.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 2–5 years of experience in credit analysis, risk management, lending, or loan underwriting.
  • Experience working in a microfinance institution, fintech, commercial bank, or consumer lending company is preferred.
  • Professional certifications in risk management or finance are an advantage.

Required Skills:

  • Strong financial analysis and credit assessment skills.
  • Knowledge of lending principles and loan underwriting.
  • Understanding of credit risk management and portfolio monitoring.
  • Ability to analyze financial statements and cash flow.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
  • High attention to detail and sound judgment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.
  • Knowledge of loan management systems is an advantage.

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