Hybrid Credit Risk Analyst

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About the role

  • Credit Risk Analyst assessing creditworthiness and developing risk mitigation strategies for FairMoney's lending operations in Nigeria. Collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and effective risk management strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze credit data, financial statements, and other relevant information to assess the creditworthiness of customers.
  • Develop credit risk models to evaluate potential risks and exposures for various credit products.
  • Conduct detailed analysis of industry trends, economic data, and company performance to evaluate overall risk.
  • Review and interpret financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to determine borrower strength.
  • Calculate financial ratios and compare them to industry standards to assess credit risk.
  • Monitor the credit portfolio for early signs of potential credit risks and provide timely reports to senior management.
  • Prepare regular reports on credit risk exposure, loan performance, and other relevant metrics.
  • Identify trends and recommend risk mitigation strategies to reduce the potential for default or losses.
  • Ensure all credit risk assessments are conducted in line with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
  • Support the implementation of risk policies and procedures that govern the company’s credit activities.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining credit scoring models to improve risk prediction.
  • Conduct scenario analysis and stress testing to assess the impact of various factors on credit risk exposure.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making on credit approvals, limits, and loan structures.
  • Collaborate with business teams to structure loans that align with the company’s risk appetite and objectives.
  • Work closely with the sales, finance, and legal teams to ensure a comprehensive approach to risk management.
  • Liaise with external parties such as auditors and regulatory bodies as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., MBA, CFA, FRM, etc) are an added advantage.
  • A minimum of 2 years of experience in credit risk analysis, financial analysis, or a similar role within banking, financial services, or corporate finance.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis software, risk modelling tools, Excel, SQL, reasonable experience with BI tools like Tableau, PowerBI, or similar.
  • Strong quantitative analysis experience
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to notice discrepancies in data
  • Impeccable understanding of financial statements, ratios, and concepts
  • Strong communication skills
  • ** Skills and Competencies:**
  • Strong understanding of financial analysis and risk assessment techniques.
  • Knowledge of credit risk principles, regulatory guidelines, and best practices.
  • Proficiency in financial modelling, credit scoring, and risk measurement tools.
  • Attention to detail and analytical thinking with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.

Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Training & Development
  • Hybrid work
  • Paid Time Off

Job title

Credit Risk Analyst

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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