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credit analyst
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A Credit Analyst decides the creditworthiness and risk profile of an individual by analyzing their economic data and deciding whether or not to extend them credit. Their role is to examine financial statements, review credit applications, and perform credit checks in order to perform risk assessments and structure deals. Their responsibilities are to make informed decisions, consult and negotiate with clients about financial transactions, handle multiple projects, understand business, economic and industry risk, perform financial forecasting, keep abreast of financial news and trends, practice due diligence.

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Avg Pay: $68K
Jobs: 0
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Avg Pay: $64K
Jobs: 7,884

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  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Economics
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,442Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Physics Education
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,739Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (b.b.a.)
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,453Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (b.b.a.) in Finance
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,183Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Finance
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,159Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Credit Analyst and Other Important Info

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5.2 years
$66K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
3.17 years
Entry
The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
3
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