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Key Responsibilities

• Review loan requests of the applicants
• Assess the financial status of the applicants
• Evaluate the creditworthiness of the applicants as well as the risks involved

Job Statement

We are hiring a qualified Credit Officer for facilitating the lending process for our customers by assessing their creditworthiness and also processing relevant documentation.

What does a Credit Officer do?

You will evaluate loan applications, assess the financial information of the clients and also calculate risk ratios. Your ultimate goal would be helping clients in a timely acquisition of loans while also ensuring compliance with all regulations. 

In order to succeed in this role, you must have a sound knowledge of all lending procedures and regulations, and exceptional customer service skills.

Job Requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Economics or a related field
• Professional certification (e.g. CPA or CFA)
• Prior experience as a Loan Officer, Credit Officer or a similar role
• Experience with accounting software
• Experience of creating and processing financial spreadsheets
• Sound knowledge of lending products and procedures
• Strong communication skills with a customer-oriented attitude
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

Job Responsibilities

• Reviewing loan requests of the applicants
• Assessing the financial status of the applicants
• Evaluating the creditworthiness of the applicants as well as the risks involved
• Setting up multiple payment plans
• Maintaining updated records of loan applications
• Following up with clients for loan renewals
• Monitoring progress of the existing loans
• Contacting clients for gathering necessary documentation and financial data
• Analyzing risks and approving or rejecting loan requests accordingly
• Calculating financial ratios (e.g. interest rates and credit scores)