Credit Officer
Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data, determine credit worthiness, process applications, and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.
At a Glance
Credit Officer earns an average of $150,000/yr. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 10 years. Top skills: Finance, Loans, Commercial Lending.
$150,000/yr
Associate degree
10 years
2
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks
Median Wage
$49,130/yr
Growth (2024-34)
-6.2%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Finance
Loans
Commercial Lending
Banking
Credit Analysis
Credit Risk
Accounting
Training Coordination
Loss Reserving
Counterparty Risk
International Swaps And Derivatives Association (ISDA)
Loan Documentation
Automation
Commercial Banking
Loan Administration
Credit Risk Management
Business Information System
Problem Loan Management
Credit Underwriting
Common Skills (11)
Operations
Management
Business Objectives
Scheduling
Coaching
Quality Control
Japanese Language
Presentations
Team Oriented
Related Specializations
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