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Credit and Risk Analyst
Good Neighbours Microfinance Bank
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 2 months ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Credit and Risk Analyst
About the Role
This position offers a great opportunity for career growth within our credit and risk management team at Good Neighbours Microfinance Bank.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Control Manager to assess credit applications
- Conduct preliminary interviews with loan applicants
- Monitor the sales team for emerging risks and develop robust systems to identify, manage and control credit, market and operational risks
- Prepare timely, comprehensive and reliable credit risk reports for senior management and the board on a regular basis
- Assist in the development of risk policies, procedures and standards
- Review all loan documents and agreements to ensure they are complete, valid and in accordance with company guidelines
- Assess the creditworthiness of existing and prospective clients
- Ensure proper documentation of credits by adhering to established documentation standards and procedures
- Develop plans and strategies for managing delinquent customers and provide support for exposures requiring legal action
- Review and analyze the delinquent portfolio to identify key causal factors, make recommendations and track closure
- Perform additional tasks as required
Required Qualifications
- HND or B.Sc. Degree in Finance, Accounting or related disciplines
- 2 years of experience as an analyst in a microfinance bank
- Strong ethical behavior and ability to handle sensitive financial information
- Excellent knowledge of loan application procedures and best lending practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional analytical skills with sound assessment and time management abilities
Compensation
N150,000 monthly
Location
Lagos, Nigeria