We are looking for an experienced and driven Credit Analyst (SME / Merchant Financing) to be the founding member of our new merchant financing business line under a leading payment acquiring company.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the foundation of the business — from credit framework design to hands-on portfolio evaluation. You’ll play a key role in designing the credit policies, SOPs, and contributing to the Loan Management System (LMS) and Loan Origination System (LOS) setup, while performing in-depth credit assessments on SMEs and merchants within our payment network.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive credit analysis on Merchants, evaluating business performance, repayment capacity, and risk profile.
- Establish and maintain credit scoring methodologies, underwriting parameters, and risk acceptance criteria for merchant financing.
- Design and document the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for credit assessment, approval, and review workflows.
- Collaborate with product, data, and system development teams to contribute to the design of LMS and LOS systems, ensuring they support efficient credit processes and compliance.
- Review financial statements, transactional data, and acquiring histories to determine loan terms, structure, and conditions.
- Present credit recommendations with clear justifications and risk mitigation strategies for approval.
- Monitor portfolio performance and recommend adjustments to improve credit quality and process efficiency.
- Support regulatory and compliance requirements related to lending and financing activities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.3–5 years of experience in credit analysis, underwriting, or SME financing (experience in fintech, payments, or merchant lending is an advantage).Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with a keen eye for detail.Familiarity with credit risk frameworks, loan system workflows, and regulatory requirements.Proactive, independent, and able to build frameworks and processes from the ground up.Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting credit cases and drafting policies.#J-18808-Ljbffr