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Credit Risk Analyst at Carbon Nigeria

Carbon NigeriaLagos, Nigeria Data and Artificial Intelligence
Full Time
We empower individuals with access to credit, simple payments solutions, high-yield investment opportunities and easy-to-use tools for personal financial management. Carbon is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. We are a global company of over 90 employees with operations in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya

Role

  • We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Credit Risk team as a Credit Risk Analyst. 
  • The Credit Risk Analyst will support critical areas such as credit risk analysis, loan portfolio management, credit decisioning, fraud detection, and underwriting processes.
  • You will work closely with the Head of Credit Risk and other senior team members, contributing to high-impact projects that require strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of credit risk factors.|

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in analyzing credit data to assess loan applications and risk levels:

  • Analyze financial statements, credit reports, and other relevant data to assess the creditworthiness of customers.
  • Evaluate the customer's repayment capacity, willingness to pay, and credit history.
  • Review and approve or decline credit applications based on established criteria.

Monitor the credit risk portfolio:

  • Track and monitor the performance of existing credit portfolios.
  • Identify trends and early warning signs of credit deterioration.
  • Implement strategies to mitigate credit risk and improve portfolio quality.

Ensure regulatory compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant credit risk regulations and guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Collaborate on fraud detection and prevention measures.
  • Participate in loan portfolio performance tracking and reporting.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to improve the lending process and mitigate risk.

Requirements:

  • Experience in credit risk management, data analysis, or financial modeling.
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
  • 2+ years experience in a Start-up, Fintech or Financial Industry. 
  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
  • Logical thinker evidenced by strong numerical/data skills or programming/coding experience (SQL, Retool, Python, R, Tableau, Looker Studio, Power BI, Qlikview).
  • Familiarity with other data analytics tools, or other relevant software is a plus.
  • Familiarity with data wrangling, processing and visualization concepts and best practices.
  • Ideal candidates will be PRIMED - Passionate, Resourceful, Intellectual, Maverick, Executor, and Data-Driven.

Recruitment process

  • People Screening
  • Case study
  • Interviews

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