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Avenews
Credit Analyst

Avenews

Nairobi | Full Time | Banking / Financial Services

Closing in 1 week from now

Key Responsibilities

  • Credit Assessment & Underwriting
  • Conduct credit analysis and evaluate financial data to assess the creditworthiness of clients.
  • Provide risk-aligned inputs to support decision-making.
  • Collaborate with account managers, customer care agents, and the sales team to validate borrower information and assess risk in business context.
  • KYC Documentation
  • Document verification to identify and prevent fraud.
  • Verify the accuracy and completeness of client-provided information.
  • Support the completion of KYC processes for both new and existing clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Portfolio Monitoring
  • Monitor the loan portfolio to identify high-risk exposures and support ongoing loan reviews.
  • Collaborate with Account Managers to ensure timely completion of periodic portfolio assessments.
  • Policy, Process & Control
  • Contribute to the enhancement of credit and risk policies.
  • Help review loan documentation and ensure compliance with internal risk guidelines.
  • Any other responsibility that will be assigned from time to time by the line manager.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
  • Experience: 2–3 years in credit analysis within a Bank, Microfinance MFI, or Fintech environment; experience in Agri-lending is a plus.
  • Financial Analysis: Expert ability to analyze financial statements and cash flow cycles to determine debt-service capacity.
  • Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel & Spreadsheets.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of CBK Prudential Guidelines and the Data Protection Act.
  • KYC & Compliance: Eye for detail to perform document verification, identify fraud red flags, and ensure 100% regulatory compliance.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills to collaborate with other team members on high-risk interventions.
  • Portfolio Management: Proven track record in monitoring PAR buckets and implementing recovery strategies for under-performing loans and market segments.

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