Credit Analyst
Analyse financial data and assess the suitability of credit and loan applications
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- What's it like to be a Credit Analyst?
- How to become a Credit Analyst
- Latest Credit Analyst jobs
- Top skills and experience for Credit Analysts
- Is Credit Analyst the right role for you?
- Credit Analyst role reviews
What's it like to be a Credit Analyst?
Credit Analysts process and evaluate applications for credit or loans. They analyse financial information about applicants in order to set the limits and repayment conditions of a loan or credit application. Working as a Credit Analyst requires an ability to perform financial analysis, clear communication skills and proficiency working with spreadsheets and other computer software. They work for commercial and investment banks, credit card companies, investment companies and other companies where credit or loans are offered to customers.
Tasks and duties
- Analysing credit data through checks of references, credit ratings and scores, pay slips and application forms.
- Performing risk assessments and recommending limits and conditions of loans.
- Reviewing credit and loan limits in line with company policies and account activity.
- Recommending for approval and authorising the approval of loans and credit applications.
- Contacting third party financial institutions to obtain customer information.
- Maintaining records of payments and requests for payment of overdue accounts.
- Preparing reports and statements on loans and accounts with outstanding amounts.
- Actioning requests for credit assessments.
How to become a Credit Analyst
While there are no formal education requirements to become a Credit Analyst, a qualification in finance, accounting or other related field may be expected by some employers.
- 1.Complete a qualification such as a Bachelor of Finance. The Bachelor of Finance is a three-year course of full-time study. Prerequisites include completion of Australian high school Year 12 (or equivalent) and assumed knowledge in English, mathematics and economics.
- 2.Consider completing postgraduate study such as the Master of Finance. The Master of Finance is an 18-month course of full-time study.
- 3.Consider completing the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program to further enhance your career options. This is a course of self-guided study that provides an internationally recognised designation upon completion.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Credit Analyst employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Lending
Credit Assessment
Credit Analysis
Credit Risk
Financial Statements
Credit Approval
Asset Finance
Settlements
Underwriting
Mortgage Broking
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Latest Credit Analyst reviews
5.0Jan 2024
It's fast paced and analytical skills are a must.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationBanking & Financial Services
The good thingsA senior credit officer does not just look at the harder deals and make a final judgement but assists the junior lenders with tricky situations. Additionally, system enhancements and testing, training...
The challengesThere are times where you wish you had the time to be able to share more of your knowledge to others. Work is busy so you can input only so much at times.
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5.0May 2021
Credit is an all season job whether recession or boom.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Commerce
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationTrade credit
The good thingsIt’s a great role for someone with open thinking, understanding of risk and analytical skills. You get to learn so much about an industry and not just one but many. You help your business achieve its ...
The challengesIt’s best to know that business’ profitability and cash flow may be impacted by your decisions so you should always made informed decisions.
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