Job Description
Responsibilities
- Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or businesses to determine the degree of risk involved in lending.
- Evaluate client repayment capacity based on income, obligations, industry, and market trends.
- Review loan requests and ensure completeness of documentation.
- Verify identity, bank statements, collateral, credit history, and references.
- Use internal scoring systems or credit models to assess borrower risk.
- Make data-driven recommendations to approve, decline, or modify loan terms.
- Track and assess the performance of existing loan portfolios.
- Flag high-risk accounts and suggest appropriate mitigation or restructuring steps.
- Ensure all credit approvals are in line with company policies and regulatory standards (e.g., CBN guidelines).
- Maintain accurate and complete credit files for audit readiness.
- Prepare periodic credit reports, delinquency analysis, and loan performance metrics for management.
- Provide insights on credit trends and risk exposures.
- Work closely with Business Development Officers, Risk Managers, and Recovery teams.
- Assist in developing or refining credit policies and procedures.
- Occasionally interact with clients to clarify financial data or explain credit decisions.
- Educate clients on credit terms, loan obligations, and financial improvement strategies.
Requirements
- Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 5 - 8 years of experience.
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
- Attention to detail and high integrity
- Knowledge of loan processing and risk management
- Familiarity with credit bureau systems (e.g., CRC, FirstCentral)
- Proficiency in Excel and credit analysis software
- Understanding of local and international credit laws/regulations.