Credit Analyst at First Excelsia

First Excelsia

Lagos, Nigeria Permanent

Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now

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Job description

## Title: Credit Analyst

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join our credit team. The ideal candidate will have experience in credit analysis, loan underwriting, and financial risk assessment, with a proven ability to make informed credit decisions while maintaining portfolio quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review loan applications and assess borrower creditworthiness through financial and risk analysis
  • Approve, reject, or recommend modifications to loan requests in line with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Ensure accurate documentation and maintain up-to-date customer records
  • Monitor loan performance, follow up on repayments, and support collections on delinquent accounts
  • Communicate with clients and relationship managers to gather information and explain credit terms
  • Collaborate with risk and collections teams to maintain portfolio quality
  • Prepare reports on loan decisions, portfolio performance, and emerging risks

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
  • 2 – 3 years of experience in credit analysis, lending, or financial services
  • Strong understanding of financial analysis, credit risk assessment, and loan underwriting practices
  • Familiarity with credit bureaus, credit scoring, and financial regulations

Required Skills

  • Excellent analytical, communication, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities
  • High level of accuracy, ethics, and commitment to compliance

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