Occupation
Credit analyst
Credit analysts work out how likely a borrower or counterparty is to meet its obligations, and what the lender should require in return for taking that chance. The output is a written credit assessment that a committee can challenge, so the reasoning has to be explicit rather than intuitive.
Also known as: Commercial credit analyst · Credit risk analyst · Lending analyst · Counterparty credit analyst
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Part of Finance, accounting and insurance
What the work involves
- Spread and analyse financial statements and cash-flow information.
- Assess industry conditions, business model, and management track record.
- Assign or recommend an internal risk rating using the lender's methodology.
- Write credit memoranda proposing limits, covenants, and security.
- Monitor existing exposures for early signs of deterioration.
- Present cases to a credit committee and answer challenges to the analysis.
How people commonly enter
- A degree in finance, accounting, economics, or business.
- A graduate or analyst programme within a bank's credit or risk function.
- Progression from lending administration, collections, or accounting roles.
- A professional credit or accounting qualification taken alongside the role.
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Not typically licensed
Typical work context
Desk based · Team based · Quiet focus · Hybrid office
Related interests
Investigative (analytical) · Conventional (organizing)
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- ESCO — Occupations classification (European Commission) · European Union
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