Underwriting Credit Senior Analyst - French Speaking
Nairobi
Posted 02 March, 2026
Deadline 16 March, 2026
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BankingFull-TimeMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
As an Underwriting Credit Senior Analyst at Citibank N.A. Kenya, you will be responsible for assessing the credit and financial strength of Citi’s most complex Large Corporate, Public Sector, and Financial Institutions clients. This involves performing fundamental credit analysis using both quantitative and qualitative factors. You will act as a key partner to Banking and Independent Risk stakeholders to implement and monitor credit standards.
Key Responsibilities
Credit Assessment: Evaluate the credit and financial strength of complex clients through fundamental analysis of counterparties.
Risk Rating: Complete Credit Analysis write-ups and assign internal credit risk ratings based on independent assessment and judgment from due diligence and industry knowledge.
Portfolio Monitoring: Conduct continuous monitoring of the covered portfolio, tracking industry trends and impacts on key relationships.
Issue Escalation: Identify and promptly escalate potential credit issues to Underwriters, Risk, and Banking partners.
Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with regional and industry stakeholders to implement credit assessment and monitoring standards for applicable portfolios.
Requirements and Qualifications
Experience: 3-6 years of credit experience in Banking, Credit Risk Management, or an equivalent credit analysis role.
Education: Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent professional experience.
Language Proficiency: Strong proficiency in English and French (both written and verbal). Proficiency in Arabic is considered a plus.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, including a deep understanding of financial components such as liquidity positions and leverage profiles.
Problem Solving: Ability to identify root causes, trends, and anticipate horizon risk issues.
Sector Knowledge: Background in both Corporate and Financial Institutions’ risk analysis is a plus.
Research: Advanced capabilities in industry research, including identifying risks and key drivers.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Citi careers portal by following the application link provided below.
