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Credit Risk Officer

Full-time

MOTION YIELD NIGERIA LTD

Motion Yield Nigeria Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Risk Officer to support our credit and lending operations. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, a good understanding of consumer lending risk principles, and the ability to analyze loan data to support business decisions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analyze credit applications and loan performance trends
  • Conduct basic risk assessments and provide recommendations
  • Monitor default, early repayment, and portfolio quality indicators
  • Assist with daily, weekly, and monthly risk reports using Excel or other tools
  • Collaborate with underwriting, collections, and operations teams
  • Support the development of internal credit scoring and exposure models
  • Escalate unusual lending patterns or fraud red flags promptly

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
  • 1–3 years' experience in risk analysis, credit analysis, or consumer lending
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, lookups)
  • Familiarity with data tools (Power BI, SQL, or Google Sheets) is an advantage
  • Basic understanding of credit risk, KYC, and regulatory standards
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
  • Excellent communication and reporting skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of HND/BSC degree
  • Experience in a microfinance, fintech, or digital lending company
  • Knowledge of basic fraud detection strategies
  • Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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