Credit Analyst

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development

Medical and retirement benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Credit Analyst in Welkom to join the risk management team. You will assess borrower credit risk, analyze financial statements, and prepare reports for the credit committee, while monitoring loan portfolios and ensuring policy compliance.

With 2-4 years of credit analysis experience, you will work in a hybrid environment and collaborate with relationship managers to support sound lending decisions and stay informed on market trends impacting credit risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in credit analysis, lending, or risk management within banking.
• Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, ratio analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
• Proficiency in using credit analysis tools and software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong report writing and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statements, credit reports, and data to assess borrower risk.
• Prepare detailed credit reports and present findings to the credit committee.
• Monitor the credit performance of existing loan portfolios, identifying issues and actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal credit policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relationship managers and clients on credit matters.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and economic factors affecting credit risk.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Report writing

Presentation skills

Financial statement analysis

Ratio analysis

Cash flow forecasting

Credit analysis tools

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Credit analysis software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent and analytical Credit Analyst to join their risk management team in Welkom . This role is crucial for assessing the creditworthiness of potential and existing clients, ensuring the financial institution maintains a healthy loan portfolio. You will conduct in-depth financial analysis, evaluate risks, and provide informed recommendations on credit applications. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to sound financial decision-making within the Free State region's banking sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statements, credit reports, and other relevant data to assess borrower risk.
• Prepare detailed credit reports and present findings and recommendations to the credit committee.
• Monitor the credit performance of existing loan portfolios, identifying potential issues and required actions.
• Ensure compliance with internal credit policies and relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with relationship managers and clients regarding credit matters.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and economic factors affecting credit risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in credit analysis, lending, or risk management within the banking industry.
• Strong understanding of financial statement analysis, ratio analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
• Proficiency in using credit analysis tools and software.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong report writing and presentation abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in risk management.
• A flexible hybrid work environment enabling work-life balance.
• Collaborative team culture focused on maintaining financial stability in Welkom .