Job Description
Our client, a multinational financial services institution is hiring for an associate-level credit analyst to be based in their Lagos office. The successful candidate is required to have proven credit/risk assessment experience, including strong corporate analysis experience, likely to be gained from an investment bank, a corporate company, a financial institution, a regulator, or a public accounting firm.
Job responsibilities:
• Write in-depth, high-quality, and focused research on credit trends, including thought-leading reports on corporates, sub-national, and non-bank financial institutions.
• Become a recognised authority on your portfolio of rated corporate entities and developments in the corporate sectors.
• Perform in-depth fundamentals credit analysis on a portfolio of Nigerian corporates, sub nationals, and non-bank financial institutions. Present your analysis at the committees.
• Develop a detailed understanding of, and ability to apply, relevant methodologies.
• Monitor developments and ensure ratings are accurate and forward-looking
• Build and maintain high-quality relationships with fixed-income investors, financial media, and senior management of corporate companies.
• Operate independently but supported by the rest of the analytical team in enhancing Corporate franchise through developing and deepening outreach with key external stakeholders.
Candidate requirements:
• Strong academic background at least equivalent to a BSc in a relevant area
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• ACA/ACCA/CFA/CIMA professional qualification would be highly beneficial
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
If this role matches your skillset and experience, please apply
