Loan Portfolio Specialist
The Padana Services
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
Job Summary
The Loan Portfolio Specialist is responsible for monitoring, analysing, and managing the performance of the organisation’s loan portfolio. The role ensures credit quality, compliance with internal policies and regulatory guidelines, and effective recovery strategies to maintain a healthy portfolio.
- Minimum Qualification : Degree
- Experience Level : Entry level
- Experience Length : 2 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities:
Portfolio Management & Monitoring
- Track and analyse loan portfolio performance across all product segments.
- Identify early warning signals of credit deterioration and initiate proactive remedial actions.
- Monitor delinquency trends, non-performing loans (NPLs), and recoveries.
- Prepare periodic reports on loan book health, segmentation, and performance metrics.
Credit Risk Analysis
- Conduct portfolio stress testing, scenario analysis, and credit concentration assessments.
- Recommend credit limits, risk ratings, and provisioning based on regulatory requirements (e.g., CBN Prudential Guidelines).
- Support the implementation of internal credit risk models and risk appetite frameworks.
Loan Quality Assurance
- Review loan documentation, collateral, and credit approvals for compliance.
- Ensure accurate classification of loans (Performing, Pass & Watch, Substandard, Doubtful, Lost).
- Collaborate with credit and collections teams to enhance recovery processes.
Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare monthly and quarterly regulatory returns and internal credit portfolio reports.
- Ensure compliance with CBN, IFRS 9, and internal credit policy requirements.
- Provide insights and recommendations to management for policy and process improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with Finance, Risk, and Collections teams to align portfolio reporting and provisioning.
- Support management in investor, auditor, and regulatory reviews.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
- Professional certification, such as ACA, ACCA, or CFA, is an advantage.
- Minimum of 2–5 years relevant experience in credit analysis, loan management, or risk management.
- Strong knowledge of credit risk metrics, NPL management, and regulatory frameworks (CBN, IFRS 9).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, or other portfolio analytics tools.
- Analytical and quantitative skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Sound judgment and decision-making ability.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
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