Credit Analyst at The Startup Place Limited

Confidential

Lagos, Nigeria Permanent

Published 1 month ago · Expires 1 week from now

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Job description

## Title: Credit Analyst

About the Role

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth in credit analysis and risk management within a dynamic financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate loan applications to determine credit risk using established policy frameworks
  • Oversee day-to-day disbursement and recovery operations, ensuring alignment with performance targets
  • Conduct business and guarantor visits as needed for loan verifications
  • Recommend loan approvals or rejections and clearly communicate reasons to applicants
  • Lead the implementation and refinement of credit risk strategies and performance objectives
  • Monitor and manage overdue balances, initiate follow-up communications, and support legal escalations when necessary
  • Prepare and present credit reports, risk analyses, and performance updates to management
  • Contribute to budgeting, financial reporting, and the enhancement of credit documentation processes
  • Identify patterns and trends in credit performance to inform data-driven decisions
  • Collaborate with customer support to ensure borrower satisfaction and resolution of loan issues

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in credit analysis, underwriting, or recovery within financial services or fintech
  • Strong understanding of credit portfolio management, loan analysis, and risk mitigation
  • Proven success managing disbursements, recoveries, and debt resolution
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with credit tools or CRM software is a plus
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities effectively

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