Vacancy: Credit Analyst at Careers Verified

At Careers Verified, we go beyond narrowly defined client’s issues, we create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and the community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary...
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July 10, 2025

At Careers Verified, we go beyond narrowly defined client’s issues, we create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and the community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary line of business, we help organizations find critical talent, access cutting-edge advice .

Credit Analyst

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience: 2 – 3 years
  • Location: Lagos
  • Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  • Salary Range: ₦200,000 – ₦300,000/month

The Credit Analyst is responsible for evaluating the creditworthiness of potential and existing clients, assessing risks, and recommending credit decisions that align with the company’s risk appetite and business objectives. The role involves detailed financial analysis, data interpretation, and providing actionable insights to support lending and credit operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct thorough credit assessments and financial analysis of new and existing clients.
  • Analyze financial statements, cash flows, payment records, and market data to determine risk levels.
  • Prepare detailed credit reports with recommendations for approval, modification, or decline of credit applications.
  • Monitor existing credit portfolios to detect early warning signals and mitigate potential defaults.
  • Evaluate and suggest appropriate credit limits and terms based on risk assessments.
  • Collaborate with the sales, risk, and collections teams to ensure compliance with internal credit policies.
  • Maintain up-to-date records of all credit analyses, decisions, and related documentation.
  • Participate in the development and refinement of credit scoring models and credit policy guidelines.
  • Stay informed on market trends, regulatory changes, and industry best practices affecting credit risk.
  • Support in periodic review of credit policies and assist in audits or regulatory reviews.

Requirements & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Minimum of [2–5] years’ experience in credit analysis, financial analysis, or a similar role within the financial services sector.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling, credit scoring tools, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies:

  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Market and industry analysis
  • Professional judgment
  • Relationship management

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Careers Verified on forms.gle to apply

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