Full-time
NGN N150,000 - N250,000
Lagos
31 Oct 2026
Accounting and Finance

Job Profile

  • They are seeking a detail-oriented Credit Analyst to evaluate, monitor, and manage the company’s credit exposure, reduce lending risk, and maintain a healthy loan portfolio while ensuring sound lending decisions that protect company assets.


Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)


Job Summary

  • The Credit Analyst will be responsible for assessing the creditworthiness of individuals, businesses or counterparties and support sound lending/investment decisions.
  • The successful candidate will analyze financial statements, evaluate risk, and provide recommendations that balance growth with prudent risk management.


Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze financial statements, cash flow, and credit history to assess borrower risk.
  • Prepare credit memos and risk ratings for loan/credit committee review.
  • Monitor existing portfolio accounts for covenant compliance and early warning signs.
  • Build financial models to project repayment capacity and stress-test scenarios.
  • Research industry trends, market conditions, and competitor positioning.
  • Collaborate with relationship managers, underwriters, and legal/compliance teams.
  • Ensure analysis complies with internal credit policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Recommend credit limits, terms, and pricing based on risk assessment.


Qualifications

  • First Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
  • 2-5 years of credit analysis, underwriting, or related financial experience.
  • Strong skills in financial statement analysis and modeling (Excel required).
  • Familiarity with credit risk tools/software and rating methodologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication for presenting findings.
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.


Method of Application 

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae to: peridotforte@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.