Credit Analyst ( all levels, Junior, Manager or Director)
Job Title: Credit Analyst (all levels, Junior, Manager or Director)
Location: Pristina, Kosovo; On-site, Full-time
Company Overview
Zvilo is a trade-led, working capital lender, focused on emerging markets in CEE and MENA regions (with a particular focus on the Western Balkans). Zvilo provides working capital financing via a range of factoring (invoice financing) products, in regions where access to capital is limited. We are committed to providing tailored financial solutions to our clients, ensuring their growth and financial stability.
Job Summary
The Credit Analyst will be an integral part of the credit-risk assessment and monitoring process, responsible for conducting thorough credit analyses of new and existing clients, including financial analysis, as well as ongoing monitoring of existing clients. This role involves active participation in credit committee meetings, financial analysis, memo writing, and continuous risk management.
Specific Responsibilities and Activities
- Pre-Screening Reports: Assist the sales team in preparing pre-screening reports by gathering information on clients and analyzing financial and operational data to understand the client’s profile.
- Screening Reports and Presentations: Prepare comprehensive screening reports, including full financial analysis, and present the findings to the Credit Committee (CC). This involves liaising and/or visiting the clients and the sales/operations team to gather required data and contextual information on the client’s financial movements.
- Credit Analysis: Conduct comprehensive credit analysis for new clients using Zvilo’s proprietary credit model, which includes:
- Mapping financial statements into the company's chart of accounts.
- Analyzing / Completing cash flow statements, when missing (i.e., creating the P&L and BS).
- Ensuring accuracy of financial outputs within the model.
- Reviewing historical and assigning assumptions and inputs for financial forecasts.
- Summarizing credit analysis findings, focusing on key financial metrics.
- Credit Memos: Draft and present credit memos for the final Credit Committee, incorporating findings from analyses and any additional research (e.g., website, news articles). Refine credit analyses based on feedback from the CFO/COO and finance/credit team members.
- On-going monitoring: Update credit analyses for existing clients on a quarterly basis, highlighting any significant risks or performance issues. Prepare roll-forward memos when risks are identified, ensuring continuous monitoring and risk management.
- Compliance on Policy and Procedures- Ensure compliance with all internal and external Policy and Procedures related to lending.
- Data Management: Responsible for storing client data and credit files in SharePoint in accordance with Zvilo policy.
Skills & Qualifications:
Educational Background
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related fields
- Professional certifications like SCAAK, AFAS, or credit analysis-specific certifications can be an advantage.
Key skills
- Proven experience in credit analysis or a similar role.
- Strong understanding of financial statements and credit risk assessment.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling/analysis.
- Excellent communication and writing skills, with proficiency in English.
- Strong research skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Presentation skills.
Responsibilities for Senior Credit Analyst
- Coaching and Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior credit analysts, assisting them in developing their skills and understanding of credit analysis processes.
- Client Interaction: Take on a more client-facing role, directly interacting with clients to gather information and provide insights into their financial status and creditworthiness.
- Leadership in Credit Committee: Lead presentations and discussions in Credit Committee meetings, ensuring that all relevant information is clearly communicated, and any questions or concerns are addressed effectively.
- Advanced Risk Management: Take greater responsibility for identifying and managing credit risks, including the development and implementation of advanced risk assessment tools, techniques and drafting of credit and risk policies.
- Strategic Input: Contribute to the strategic planning and decision-making processes related to credit risk management, providing expert insights and recommendations to senior management.
- Day to day Input: Professional, accurate, and detailed recommendations, supported by evidence, for cases presented to the credit committee.
Credit Skills Needed:
- Accounting/Financial Statement knowledge.
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Excel proficiency
- Analytical skills
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
Ready to join a dynamic team? Submit your application today and become part of a company that values innovation and growth.
Zvilo assures you that your CV will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality. Interested candidates should send the CV to: hr@zvilo.com or fill out the application form on our website https://www.zvilo.com/career. Applications can be submitted until May 10. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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