Senior Credit Analyst (Credit Rating Agency)

Responsibilities

Insightful and Rigorous Analysis

• Write in-depth, high-quality, and focused research on credit trends, including thought-leading reports on insurance, corporates, banks, and banking trends.
• Become a recognised authority on your portfolio of rated entities and developments in the sector.

Ratings Accuracy:

• Perform in-depth fundamental credit analysis on a portfolio of Nigerian financial institutions/insurance companies and corporates. 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.

Effective Communication with Financial Markets and Issuers:

• Build and maintain high-quality relationships with fixed-income investors, financial media, and senior management at financial institutions.
• Operate independently but supported by the rest of the analytical team in enhancing the Company’s Banking, Corporate and Insurance franchise, in particular through developing and deepening outreach with key external stakeholders

 Requirements:

• Proven credit/risk assessment experience, including strong financial analysis experience, likely to be gained from a financial institution, regulator, or public accounting firm.
• Understanding of Nigerian corporates and their regulatory environment, the key issues affecting these markets/the main players, and key industry drivers.
• Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing, with some public speaking experience.
• Strong quantitative aptitude and proven analytical skills.
• Highly organised and efficient, with the ability to multitask and able to meet tight deadlines.
• The successful candidate should have a strong academic background at least equivalent to a B.Sc. in a relevant area.
• ACA/ACCA professional qualification would be highly beneficial.
• Fluency in spoken and written English