IT Analyst Jobs

Permanent/Full Time

3 - 5 Years

First Degree

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Qualifications and Experience • Should have a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related quantitative field. • A Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage. • Must have 2 to 4 years of working experience in data analysis, credit risk analysis, financial analytics, or a similar role. • Should have experience working with lending, credit scoring, or financial services data is highly preferred. • Experience using data to support strategic business decisions. Technical Skills • Must a strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and database querying. • Should have experience with Python or R for data analysis and statistical modelling. • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data manipulation and analysis. • Should have experience working with data visualization and reporting tools is an advantage (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). • Should also understand basic of machine learning models and predictive analytics. Note: • Applicants must reside in Greater Accra.

2026-03-25

Purpose

The role focuses on leveraging data to drive smarter credit and lending decisions. The successful candidate will uncover insights, refine loan strategies, and continuously improve credit risk management through advanced data analysis.

 

     Data Analyst Responsibilities:

• Must be able to proactively identify opportunities where data analysis can influence strategy and operational decisions across the business.


•  Should be able to extract, clean, and analyze internal and external datasets using SQL, R, Python, and Excel to uncover actionable insights.


• Must be able to design clear and impactful presentations, translating complex findings into practical business recommendations.


• Must be able to analyze repayments data and other sources to continuously improve loan eligibility criteria while effectively managing credit risk.


• Should be able to refine loan pricing strategies based on credit analysis and observed customer behavior.


• Should be able test new loan products to assess customer demand and credit performance.


•  Must monitor credit performance to detect shifts in risk and quantify margin impact.


• Should be able to evaluate the predictive power of new datasets to enhance eligibility and risk assessment frameworks.


•  Must Collaborate with data scientists to integrate machine learning models into loan eligibility decisions.

Accra Central

Greater Accra

Accra