Credit Analyst
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 2 – 5 years
- Location Lagos
- City Ikoyi
- Job Field Risk Management and Compliance 
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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