Credit Analyst

Background

A credit analyst reviews loan applications and financial information to decide whether banks or lending companies should lend money to individuals or businesses. They examine credit histories, income, debts, and other financial details to assess the risk of lending. Credit analysts write reports with their recommendations and help protect the lender from losing money on bad loans.

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Lessons to help you on this path

An Introduction to SAS for Data Science - Statistical Analytic Systems

Next Step Roles

Senior Credit Analyst→Credit Manager→Risk Manager→Loan Portfolio Manager

Publications

The BankerJournal of Credit Risk

Books

The Intelligent InvestorCredit Analysis and Lending ManagementFinancial Statement Analysis

Movies

The Big ShortToo Big to Fail

Key Figures

Warren BuffettJanet YellenJamie DimonChristine Lagarde

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference332.7, 657.8For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Loan AnalystCredit OfficerCredit EvaluatorLending Analyst

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