Credit Analyst (Hybrid)
Peridot Forte Solution Consulting · Lagos
Job description
About the role
The company is seeking a detail‑oriented Credit Analyst to evaluate, monitor, and manage its credit exposure. You will assess the creditworthiness of individuals and businesses, support sound lending decisions, and help maintain a healthy loan portfolio.
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.
Required profile
- First degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- 2‑5 years of credit analysis, underwriting, or related financial experience.
- Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Required skills
- Excel
- Financial modeling
- Financial statement analysis
- Credit risk tools/software
- Rating methodologies
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Peridot Forte Solution Consulting
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