Job Description
About the role
- We are seeking an analytical and execution-driven Credit Risk Analyst to serve as the embedded risk owner within one of Moniepoint’s consumer lending product squads.
- In this role you will bring together credit policy and portfolio management analytics to ensure every product and feature balances rapid growth with robust credit risk controls.
- You will design, monitor, and refine credit policies and decision rules for your squad; oversee portfolio performance and compliance with CBN/MFB and KYC/AML standards; and partner with product, engineering, and operations to build “risk-by-design” products from day one.
- This role requires a rare mix of analytical depth, regulatory understanding, and product instinct - you will be at the centre of how Moniepoint manages risk at scale within your squad.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end risk assessment design for new products and features within your squad
- Develop and maintain credit policies and decision rules aligned with company risk appetite
- Collaborate with the Decision Science team to develop credit scorecards
- Monitor portfolio quality and produce portfolio performance reports
- Partner with Decision Science to develop credit scoring models and monitor their effectiveness
- Identify and mitigate operational, fraud, and process risks in collaboration with wider teams
- Provide risk-based input on pricing, limits, and product design
- Maintain dashboards and analytics for repayment behaviour, cohort trends, and other risk KPIs
- Act as the squad’s liaison to central Compliance/Legal and escalate issues promptly
- Champion a “risk by design” culture by educating squad members on best practices
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years experience in consumer credit portfolio management
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (CBN guidelines, AML/CFT, Data Protection, etc.)
- SQL Essential, Python (NumPy, Pandas etc.) desirable
- Demonstrable experience in Credit Risk management (acquisition optimisation, portfolio management etc.)
- Ability to balance commercial goals with risk appetite
- Excellent communicator - can translate risk concepts for product/engineering
- A good knowledge of financial analysis is an added advantage
- An empathetic, inclusive and curious attitude
What we can offer you
- Culture - We put our people first and prioritise the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
- Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
- Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, plus other benefits.
What to expect in the hiring process
- A preliminary phone call with one of our recruiters.
- A technical interview with the Head of Credit Risk
- An interview with a business lead
- A behavioural and technical interview with a member of the executive team.