Underwriting Credit Senior Analyst - French Speaking
Nairobi
Posted 28 February, 2026
Deadline 14 March, 2026
$10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 - $10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 KES
BankingFull-TimeMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
Citibank N.A. Kenya is looking for an Underwriting Credit Senior Analyst (French Speaking) to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing the credit and financial strength of Citi’s most complex Large Corporate, Public Sector, and Financial Institutions clients. This role involves performing fundamental credit analysis using both quantitative and qualitative factors, assigning internal credit risk ratings, and continuously monitoring the covered portfolio to identify and escalate potential credit issues.
Responsibilities
Credit Assessment: Evaluate the credit and financial strength of Citi’s most complex Large Corporate, Public Sector, and Financial Institutions Clients by performing fundamental credit analysis of counterparties using both quantitative and qualitative factors.
Credit Reporting: Complete Credit Analysis write-ups and assign internal credit risk ratings based on independent assessment and judgment derived from due diligence and industry knowledge.
Portfolio Monitoring: Perform continuous monitoring of the assigned portfolio, including tracking industry trends, impacts to key relationships, and prompt escalation of potential credit issues to Underwriters, Risk, and Banking partners.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with regional and industry stakeholders in Banking and Independent Risk to implement credit assessment and monitoring standards for applicable portfolios.
Qualifications and Experience
Professional Experience: 3-6 years of credit experience in Banking, Credit Risk Management, or an equivalent credit-related role.
Language Proficiency: Strong proficiency in both English and French (written and verbal) is required. Proficiency in Arabic is considered a plus.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, including a deep understanding of key financial components such as liquidity positions and leverage profiles, with the ability to identify root causes and anticipate future issues.
Risk Knowledge: Background in both Corporate and Financial Institutions’ risk analysis is a plus.
Research Capabilities: Advanced industry research skills, focusing on risk factors and key drivers.
Risk Management: Proven ability to identify potential risk issues and escalate them promptly.
Education
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent professional experience.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Citi careers portal using the link provided in the application section.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Citi careers portal by following this link: Apply on jobs.citi.com