Junior Credit Analyst - German Speaking

iwoca; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance company is seeking a Credit Analyst - German Speaking to join their expanding credit team. The successful candidate will assess credit applications using data-driven decisions and support fellow analysts in complex cases. Ideal candidates will possess strong German language skills and knowledge of finance principles. The role offers opportunities for autonomy and personal development within a collaborative team environment. Enjoy diverse perks, a supportive culture, and a range of benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

26 days of vacation plus a free day for your birthday

Fully paid sabbatical after 4 years

Mental health support

Gym membership program

Paid volunteer day

Access to learning platforms

Qualifications

• Strong German language skills at native level.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
• Strong business acumen regarding creditworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Assess credit applications using various data sources.
• Support analysts on larger and complex decisions.
• Work with analytics teams to optimize lending approach.

Skills

Knowledge of foundational finance and accounting principles

Strong business acumen

Strong German language skills

Ability to interpret & analyse financial statements

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a Credit Analyst - German Speaking. We're growing fast, and more customers means more credit decisions. Our credit team is expanding and we're looking for experienced analysts to assess our customers in a fast, fair and accurate way.

The company iwoca supports small businesses, providing finance that's flexible and responsive. We have already helped 100,000 businesses with more than £4 billion in funding. Our mission is to support one million SMEs in their defining moments, creating lasting impact for the communities and economies they drive.

Your Mission

To assess credit applications - you'll use your experience, a variety of data sources and our tech platform to make fast, fair and accurate decisions.

You will have autonomy in decisioning, the scope of which will increase over time as you build knowledge of our systems and processes. You will support other analysts on larger and more complex decisions, which is a key part of our workflow. Our credit decisioning is data driven. You'll work alongside our analytics teams to optimise our approach to lending and adapt your own approach in line with that goal.

Requirements

We look for people who are smart, humble, motivated and who are always looking to improve.

You will have:

• Knowledge of foundational finance and accounting principles, whether acquired academically or through an internship.
• Strong business acumen and a working understanding of the risk and revenue drivers that influence the creditworthiness of a loan application.
• Strong German language skills, ideally at native level.
• The ability to interpret & analyse financial statements.
• A motivated and enthusiastic attitude that works well in a regularly changing and fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills. You will have direct telephone contact with our customers, daily interaction within credit whilst decisioning and regular contact with other teams on cross functional initiatives.
• An analytical mindset with a practical approach to problem solving. You come up with innovative and scalable solutions to day-to-day problems and suggest changes to processes to improve efficiency.

Don't take this list as prescriptive: it's just to give you a sense of who might do well at the job. We'd still love to hear from you if you don't hit every point on the list, or if you have other experience.

The culture

At iwoca, we prioritize a culture of learning, growth, and support, and invest in the professional development of our team members. We value diversity in thought and skill, and encourage you to explore new areas of interest to help us improve our products and services.

The offices

We put a lot of effort into making iwoca a brilliant place to work: Offices in London, Leeds, Berlin, and Frankfurt with plenty of drinks and snacks. Events and clubs, like bingo, comedy nights, yoga classes, football, etc.

The benefits

A smart, motivated and international team (we represent over 35 different nationalities) with a ridiculous growth‑mindset. 26 days of vacation a year plus a free day for your birthday. One-month fully paid sabbatical after 4 years. Mental health support with direct access to certified psychologists via our partner OpenUp. iwoca takes over a ski chalet in winter so that you and your team can ski or snowboard (and work) for a week. During summer we are drawn to the sun. We've been to France, Italy, Spain, and further afield. Access to the gym membership program, €25 for either Fit711 or Urban Sports Club. €25 contribution towards the Deutschlandticket. Company Pension with Canada Life. Great office locations. In Frankfurt in the middle of the city, our Berlin office is located in Prenzlauer Berg. A paid volunteer day that gives you the opportunity to invest time to support a charity of your choice. Corporate Benefits discounts. 'iwocans' also benefit from fully stocked fridges in our offices with whatever is needed to strengthen them. There are snacks (both healthy and less healthy) for the whole day. And to make sure we all keep learning, we offer: A learning and development budget for everyone, including a book budget. Learning German budget. Company-wide talks with internal and external speakers. Access to learning platforms like Treehouse.

Useful links: See iwoca benefits & policies for detail and some additional benefits.