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Entry-Level Credit Analyst

Entry-Level Credit Analyst Job Description

Entry-level credit analysts support financial institutions and corporations by evaluating credit data and financial statements to assess risk and determine creditworthiness. These professionals play a key role in helping organizations make informed lending decisions and managing financial exposure.

Typical entry-level credit analyst duties:

Reviewing financial statements, credit reports and payment historiesAssisting in the preparation of credit risk assessments and recommendationsSupporting senior analysts in evaluating loan applications and credit limitsMonitoring existing accounts for changes in financial status or risk indicatorsMaintaining accurate records and documentation for compliance and reportingCommunicating with internal teams and external clients to gather financial dataUsing financial modeling tools to support credit analysisStaying informed on industry trends, market conditions and regulatory updates

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Salary for Entry-Level Credit Analyst
51000 - 80000
Low
51000
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
62750
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
80000
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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