Credit Analyst at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Responsibilities:

• Support officers and managers in collection, verification and analysis of data on potential borrowers
• Support the officers and managers in preparation of credit memos
• Support the closing process of each approved credit transaction.
• Coordinate with the capacity building team on gaps identified during the KYC/due diligence process
• Critically analyze available data on loan applicants and apply financial, commercial, environmental and social criteria to assess alignment with organizational objectives
• Monitor the repayment of the loans disbursed and periodically update CRM with required metrics.
• Handle credit related customer queries
• Perform any other duty as assigned in line with the organization’s goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Must have Relevant bachelor’s degree in mathematics or higher in a related field
• Must have 3+ years of credit experience
• Demonstrated ability to support portions of investment activities, including (1) screening leads, conducting due diligence, structuring and closing deals; (2) drafting related memos, scorecards, financial models and legal documents; (3) assessing social impact; and (4) leading deal discussions in decision meetings;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; great team player
• Experience in financial analysis, credit analysis, and modeling is preferred.
• Experience working in banking or microfinance institutions is a must
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other similar applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with
• Ability to undertake domestic travel
• Authorized to work in Kenya

Deadline for applications: 30th March, 2024