Lipa Later Credit Analyst Jobs in Kigali, Rwanda
Lipa Later Credit Analyst Jobs in Kigali, Rwanda
Company Information: Lipa Later is a buy now, pay later platform that allows consumers to shop and pay for items in monthly installments.
Lipa Later is a Pan-African organization with presence across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Nigeria – with plans of opening new markets in the near future.
The company is growing quickly, and as such, we are looking to recruit and onboard a team of industry leaders with a hustler mentality, ambition, and desire to rapidly build a Pan African business.
This position is based in Rwanda.
About the Role
At Lipa Later we are on a mission to build the most advanced financial services technology in order to bring significant value for our end users.
We are looking for a Credit Analyst to oversee our company’s lending process in Uganda, from evaluating clients’ creditworthiness to approving or rejecting loan requests and tailoring Lipa Later Uganda credit to suit the market.
To be successful in this role, you should have a degree or qualification in Data science, Accounting or Finance along with experience processing loan applications.
Previous banking experience is a plus.
Responsibilities:
Draft models of credit information that predict market trends and patterns
Team leadership and management
Assess creditworthiness of existing or prospective clients
Examine financial transactions and credit history case by case (applications, statements, balance sheets, legal documents etc.)
Complete ratio, trend and cash flow analysis and create projections
Deliver a multidimensional perspective on the investment outlook in an accessible and informative manner
Determine in depth the degree of risk involved
Carefully analyze data and produce clear and objective reports
Routinely monitor loans for compliance
Adhere to country credit policy and guidelines
Monitor corporate portfolio asset quality on an ongoing basis
Continuous testing and monitoring feature and product performance and reporting the same to the Product Manager constantly
Oversee product testing and iteration with a strong focus on user-centered design. This means understanding the customer’s needs and being the voice of the customer.
Oversee product support activities and initiatives
Identify new opportunities in the credit space in Uganda.
Skills and Qualifications
Proven working experience as a credit analyst
Proficiency in statistical packages and financial software
Up to date with legal, compliance and market risk-related issues
Ability to analyze cash flows, leverage, collateral, and customer strength
Strong communication and presentation skills
Sound judgment
BS degree in Business, Statistics, or related field
Bonus Qualities
Background in Data science or Actuarial studies with experience in building functional credit models.
Experienced in SQL, Python, or any other programming language relevant to data and analytics.
How to Apply
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the role, please submit your application quoting in the subject line the Job Title “Regional Manager EA” and attach a detailed CV with correct e-mail address and telephone contacts.
All written applications and CVs \should be submitted via the email below:
careers@lipalater.com.
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