Credit and Risk Analyst at Good Neighbours Microfinance Bank
Confidential
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Credit and Risk Analyst
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join our team as a Credit and Risk Analyst.
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 a robust system to identify, manage and control credit, market and operational risks
- Prepare timely, comprehensive and reliable credit risk reports to senior management and 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 the company's guidelines
- Assess the creditworthiness of existing or prospective clients
- Ensure proper documentation of credits by adhering to set documentation standards and procedures
- Work out plans and strategies for delinquent customers and provide additional support with respect to exposures requiring legal action
- Review and analyze the delinquent portfolio to identify key causal factors, make recommendations and track them to ensure adequate and timely closure
- Carry out any other tasks as required from time to time
Required Qualifications
- HND or B.Sc. Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related disciplines
- 2 years of experience as an analyst in a Microfinance Bank (major consideration)
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong ethical behavior and ability to work with sensitive financial information
- Excellent knowledge of loan application procedures and best lending practices
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional analytical skills, sound assessment and time management abilities