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Underwriting Credit Analyst (French Speaking)
Citi
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Citi
- Position
- Underwriting Credit Analyst (French Speaking)
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Job type
- Full-time
- Contract
- Full time
- Experience
- 0-3 years in credit or banking
- Education
- BA/BSc or higher degree in Business or related subject
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- 2 November 2026
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 19 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
Citi is hiring a French-speaking Underwriting Credit Analyst in Nairobi. You will assess credit risk for corporate clients in Sub-Saharan Africa and monitor the portfolio.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Requires strong French language proficiency
- Focuses on Sub-Saharan African corporate clients
- Entry-level role requiring 0-3 years experience
What’s offered
- Full-time employment
Key responsibilities
- Assess credit and financial strength of Citi’s Corporate Clients in Sub Saharan Africa
- Perform fundamental credit analysis using quantitative and qualitative factors
- Complete Credit Analysis Write-up Memos and assign internal ratings
- Provide appropriate extensions of credit within Risk appetite
- Continuously monitor the covered portfolio and follow industry trends
- Escalate potential credit issues to Senior Underwriters, Risk and Banking partners
- Partner with regional stakeholders to implement credit assessment standards
Who should apply?
Early-career professionals with 0-3 years of credit experience who speak fluent French and English, suitable for those interested in risk management roles.
Key requirements
- Fluent French and English
- 0-3 years credit experience
- BA/BSc in Business or related field
- Intermediate analytical skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
What you should know
- Role is based in Nairobi, Kenya
- Job Family Group: Risk Management; Job Family: Credit Risk
- Applications are submitted via Citi's Workday portal
How to apply
- Apply online at https://citi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/2/job/Nairobi--Kenya/Underwriting-Credit-Analyst--French-Speaking-_261001443
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Job Description:
Underwriting Credit Analyst is responsible for owning the Credit Risk Analysis for Citi Corporate Clients and being responsible for the continuous monitoring of that portfolio. That includes the production of Annual Reviews, Quarterly Reviews, and the support to Ad-Hoc Transactions and Portfolio & Industry Reviews.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess the credit and financial strength of Citi’s Corporate Clients based in Sub Saharan Africa by performing fundamental credit analysis of counterparties using both quantitative and qualitative factors
• Complete Credit Analysis Write-up Memos and assign internal ratings based on independent assessment and judgement completed on the due diligence of the client and industry knowledge to provide appropriate extensions of credit remaining within Risk appetite
• Continuous monitoring of the covered portfolio, including following industry trends, impacts to key relationships, and escalation of potential credit issues to Senior Underwriters, Risk and Banking partners
• Partnership with applicable regional and industry stakeholders in Banking and Independent Risk in the implementation of credit assessment and monitoring standards for applicable portfolios
Knowledge/Experience:
• Demonstrable financial services experience, including 0-3 years of credit experience in Banking, Credit Risk Management or equivalent credit experience.
• Ability to understand Citi policies and procedures with the ability to execute change seamlessly.
• Intermediate analytical skills, including an understanding of key financial components like liquidity position, leverage profile with the ability to identify root causes and trends and anticipate horizon issues
Skills/Competencies:
• Assists colleagues in identifying stretch opportunities to elevate individual and team performance
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and exert influence with and without direct authority
• Organizational skills with ability and willingness to work under pressure and manages time and priorities effectively
• Written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills
Languages with strong proficiency:
• French – Read, Write and Speak
• English – Read, Write and Speak
Qualifications:
• BA/BSc or higher degree in Business (MBA), or any other related subject
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
Risk Management ------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Credit Risk ------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time ------------------------------------------------------
Most Relevant Skills
Analytical Thinking, Credible Challenge, Financial Analysis, Governance, Policy, Procedure, and Regulation, Risk Management Lifecycle. ------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi .
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
Underwriting Credit Analyst is responsible for owning the Credit Risk Analysis for Citi Corporate Clients and being responsible for the continuous monitoring of that portfolio. That includes the production of Annual Reviews, Quarterly Reviews, and the support to Ad-Hoc Transactions and Portfolio & Industry Reviews.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assess the credit and financial strength of Citi’s Corporate Clients based in Sub Saharan Africa by performing fundamental credit analysis of counterparties using both quantitative and qualitative factors
• Complete Credit Analysis Write-up Memos and assign internal ratings based on independent assessment and judgement completed on the due diligence of the client and industry knowledge to provide appropriate extensions of credit remaining within Risk appetite
• Continuous monitoring of the covered portfolio, including following industry trends, impacts to key relationships, and escalation of potential credit issues to Senior Underwriters, Risk and Banking partners
• Partnership with applicable regional and industry stakeholders in Banking and Independent Risk in the implementation of credit assessment and monitoring standards for applicable portfolios
Knowledge/Experience:
• Demonstrable financial services experience, including 0-3 years of credit experience in Banking, Credit Risk Management or equivalent credit experience.
• Ability to understand Citi policies and procedures with the ability to execute change seamlessly.
• Intermediate analytical skills, including an understanding of key financial components like liquidity position, leverage profile with the ability to identify root causes and trends and anticipate horizon issues
Skills/Competencies:
• Assists colleagues in identifying stretch opportunities to elevate individual and team performance
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and exert influence with and without direct authority
• Organizational skills with ability and willingness to work under pressure and manages time and priorities effectively
• Written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to audiences of varying levels of seniority
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills
Languages with strong proficiency:
• French – Read, Write and Speak
• English – Read, Write and Speak
Qualifications:
• BA/BSc or higher degree in Business (MBA), or any other related subject
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
Risk Management ------------------------------------------------------
Job Family:
Credit Risk ------------------------------------------------------
Time Type:
Full time ------------------------------------------------------
Most Relevant Skills
Analytical Thinking, Credible Challenge, Financial Analysis, Governance, Policy, Procedure, and Regulation, Risk Management Lifecycle. ------------------------------------------------------
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. ------------------------------------------------------
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi .
View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.