Credit Analyst, SME, Job in Kenya

Job Purpose:

To prepare independent analysis of SME credit reviews and submit summary of analysis for credit review.

To support the SME segment asset book growth within acceptable PAR tolerance levels to ensure the product remains profitable.

Key Responsibilities

Check completeness of documents submitted by the Relationship Managers or Branch Managers.

Inform the Branch/Relationship manager of any document missing (according to the checklist).

Regularly analyze the risk profile of the bank’s credit facilities portfolio by product, by sector.

Assign risk grades for each portfolio type following the guidelines in the bank’s credit policy manual.


Review inward cheques report and excesses daily reports to ensure that they are appropriately sanctioned and therefore safeguard the bank from financial loss from unauthorized extension of credit.

Timely analysis of credit applications while ensuring that good quality of the financing assets is achieved.

Preparation of various management Reports.

Review of credit policy and updating it in line with changes in the financing environment.

Review of new and existing products as per bank guidelines.

Ensure compliance with both internal and external regulatory requirements.

Review and ensure compliance of facilities approved conditions.

Ensure compliance with Credit policies and procedures at all times.

Ensure compliance with set SLAs at all times.

Skills, Experience and Competencies

Bachelor’s degree in an Analytical/Business related field

CPA or relevant professional qualification.

5 years banking experience in a lending function with at least 3 years in credit analysis.

Experience or sound understanding of credit risk and the techniques of financial analysis

Proficiency in use of relevant MS office applications

Competencies Required for this Role

Knowledge of relevant lending products

Strong credit analytical skills including business plan analysis, numerical and financial

analysis and interpretation

Key understanding of regulatory and legal environment

Personal attributes:

Analytical and methodical skills

Excellent Communication skills.

Decision making skills

Organizing skills

Communication skills

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