Job Title: Credit Analyst
Company:Network Recruitment
Job description: Job Summary Position Title: Credit Analyst
Location: Rosebank
Experience Required: Minimum 4 Years in a Similar RoleJob Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Credit Analyst to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating the creditworthiness of potential and existing clients, making recommendations based on comprehensive financial assessments, and mitigating risk exposure to the company. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong financial analysis skills and a keen ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.Duties & Responsibilities:
- Credit Risk Assessment:
- Conduct in-depth credit assessments of new and existing clients, analyzing financial statements, credit reports, and relevant data to determine creditworthiness.
- Develop risk profiles, set appropriate credit limits, and make recommendations based on findings.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, economic conditions, and regulatory requirements affecting credit decisions.
- Financial Analysis:
- Perform detailed financial analysis and cash flow modeling to assess the credit risk of clients.
- Identify potential risks and propose strategies to mitigate them, ensuring all lending activities align with company risk tolerance.
- Monitoring & Reporting:
- Monitor existing credit portfolios for changes in financial health, creditworthiness, and market conditions.
- Prepare regular reports on portfolio performance, highlighting areas of concern and recommending proactive measures to minimize risk exposure.
- Collaboration & Relationship Management:
- Work closely with sales, finance, and legal teams to provide recommendations and align strategies for managing client accounts.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, addressing credit-related concerns and providing support where needed.
- Compliance & Process Improvement:
- Ensure compliance with internal credit policies, industry regulations, and best practices in credit risk management.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance credit evaluation efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications & Skills Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Credit Analyst or in a similar role.
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven expertise in assessing credit risk, analyzing financial statements, and making sound recommendations.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
- High attention to detail and proficiency in relevant financial software and systems.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visitIf you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.For more information contact:
Camryn Mearns
Specialist Consultant: FinanceNetwork FinanceRecruiter
Expected salary: R400000 – 480000 per year
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Job date: Mon, 18 Nov 2024 23:53:55 GMT
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