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Job Profile – Credit Analysts

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Job Description:


Credit analysts analyze financial information and assess the risk of offering credit to businesses and individuals.

Credit Analyst Fields:


  • Commercial Business Analysts
  • Consumer Credit Analysts

Salary Range for Credit Analysts:


$28,000 - $110,000+

Annual earnings for credit analysts are determined by a variety of factors including field, title, place of employment, level of education, and experience.

For more specific information, visit Salary Wizard to get a free personalized salary report.

Minimum Education:


Bachelor’s Degree

Essential Classes for Credit Analysts:


  • Business
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics

Job Outlook for Credit Analysts:


The job outlook for credit analysts is good. The field is expected to grow as fast as the average field or occupation.

Resources for Credit Analysts:


National Association of Credit Management
Telephone: (410) 740-5560
Email: nacm_info@nacm.org
Website: http://www.nacm.org

Jobs for Credit Analysts:


To find credit analyst jobs, visit http://about.indeed.com

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