Credit Analyst
Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.
At a Glance
Credit Analyst earns an average of $76,005/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 5–6 years. Top skills: Finance, Sales, Loans.
$76,005/yr
Bachelor's degree
5–6 years
11
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Credit Analysts
Median Wage
$80,970/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-4.4%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (17)
Finance
Loans
Credit Analysis
Financial Analysis
Credit Management
Credit Reports
Credit Risk
Accounting
Underwriting
Financial Statements
Collections
Capital Markets
Portfolio Management
Fixed Income
Risk Ratings
Statistics
Financial Modeling
Common Skills (13)
Sales
Management
Detail Oriented
Organizational Skills
Operations
Analytical Skills
Customer Service
Verbal Communication Skills
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