Credit Analyst

Job Holder is primarily responsible for delivering credit support solutions to the Corporate Banking coverage team. Specifically, assist line manager / unit in the core deliverables of Client Credit Management by:

·      Creating credit spreads and calculations on financial statements and related information for new to bank and existing clients using relevant systems and software.

·      Performing comprehensive analysis of new credit requests, credit change requests, renewals and annual reviews in co-ordination with the Senior Relationship Manager in the Front Office.

·      Developing in-depth knowledge of the sector they are supporting.

·      Preparation of various types of Credit Applications and related summary term sheets.

·      Raising of waiver requests stemming from deviations to bank policies, standards and procedures (e.g., Wholesale Banking Policy, Credit Policy and standards, Credit/ Legal Documentation Policy etc.) approved conditions and covenants (includes conditions precedent and subsequent).

·      Earmarking of limits and subsequent reinstatement or lapsing (as appropriate)

·      Structuring of credit facilities and related transactions.

·      Building and maintaining a portfolio-wide database to capture the day-to-day management of Approval conditions and agreed covenants. 

·      Tracking and reporting of all unit related deliverables, KPI’s and KRI’s

·      Ensuring Facility and Security documentation are prepared in accordance with credit approvals, Credit/Legal Documentation policy and Department procedures.

·      Ensuring follow-up and satisfaction of conditions precedent and subsequent to facility utilization.

·      Tracking and reporting the status of conditions precedent and subsequent documents and highlight exceptions to line manager.

·      Preparation of periodic reports as well as any MI reports for the department.

Job Requirement

Knowledge
·      Ability to solve problems and escalate to higher levels (as appropriate) and get along with people amicably.

·      Good understanding of Wholesale banking products.

·       Good knowledge and understanding of Credit, AML and Operations management.

·      Fair working knowledge of Loan Documentation, Syndication Loan Structures, Commercial Contracts, Trade Finance, Credit Risk, KYC and Banking terminology including standard loan covenants.

·      Good background in performing credit analysis of Corporations.

Solid computer skills with capability to use spread sheets, graphic and presentation packages to review and create professional materials

Education
·     Suitably educated, preferably with a bachelor’s degree in economics/commerce/finance. Professional Degrees (an added advantage)

Experience
Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a similar function, credit or audit with large regional or global financial institution(s)