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.
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