Risk & Credit Review Specialist job at PalmPay
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Feb-13
Location: Uganda, Kampala
Risk & Credit Review Specialist 2026-02-12T13:52:17+00:00 PalmPay https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_12137/logo/Palmpay.png https://www.palmpay.com/ FULL_TIME Uganda Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Accounting & Finance, Business Operations 2026-02-26T17:00:00+00:00 8 Role Summary The Risk & Credit Review Specialist is responsible for reviewing mobile instalment and digital lending transactions, assessing customer and portfolio risk, and supporting credit decision-making through data analysis and investigations. The role contributes to maintaining portfolio quality and strengthening PalmPayâs risk control framework. Key Responsibilities - Review and assess mobile instalment and digital lending transactions in line with approved risk policies
- Conduct credit and business investigations using data analysis, telephone verification, and, where necessary, on-site checks
- Identify risk trends, anomalies, and potential fraud through portfolio and device-level analysis
- Perform portfolio risk assessments based on default rate contribution
- Analyse devices sold against default rate contribution and flag unusual or emerging trends
- Provide approval recommendations, feedback, and improvement suggestions to enhance credit processes and risk policies
- Prepare and submit risk and credit review reports to management
- Perform other duties assigned by the Risk or Credit Management team
Qualifications & Experience - Bachelorâs degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field
- 0â3 yearsâ experience in credit review, risk control, banking, fintech, or microfinance
- Prior experience in bank credit review or risk management is an added advantage
Skills & Competencies - Strong data analysis and risk assessment skills
- Good judgment and problem-solving ability
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge & Attributes - Understanding of credit risk, portfolio management, and digital lending
- Familiarity with fintech or mobile installment products is an advantage
- Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and professionalism
- Review and assess mobile instalment and digital lending transactions in line with approved risk policies
- Conduct credit and business investigations using data analysis, telephone verification, and, where necessary, on-site checks
- Identify risk trends, anomalies, and potential fraud through portfolio and device-level analysis
- Perform portfolio risk assessments based on default rate contribution
- Analyse devices sold against default rate contribution and flag unusual or emerging trends
- Provide approval recommendations, feedback, and improvement suggestions to enhance credit processes and risk policies
- Prepare and submit risk and credit review reports to management
- Perform other duties assigned by the Risk or Credit Management team
- Strong data analysis and risk assessment skills
- Good judgment and problem-solving ability
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelorâs degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field
- 0â3 yearsâ experience in credit review, risk control, banking, fintech, or microfinance
- Prior experience in bank credit review or risk management is an added advantage
- Understanding of credit risk, portfolio management, and digital lending
- Familiarity with fintech or mobile installment products is an advantage
- Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and professionalism
JOB-698ddb11f3264 Vacancy title: Risk & Credit Review Specialist Jobs at: PalmPay Deadline of this Job: Thursday, February 26 2026 Duty Station: Uganda | Kampala Summary Date Posted: Thursday, February 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Role Summary The Risk & Credit Review Specialist is responsible for reviewing mobile instalment and digital lending transactions, assessing customer and portfolio risk, and supporting credit decision-making through data analysis and investigations. The role contributes to maintaining portfolio quality and strengthening PalmPayâs risk control framework. Key Responsibilities - Review and assess mobile instalment and digital lending transactions in line with approved risk policies
- Conduct credit and business investigations using data analysis, telephone verification, and, where necessary, on-site checks
- Identify risk trends, anomalies, and potential fraud through portfolio and device-level analysis
- Perform portfolio risk assessments based on default rate contribution
- Analyse devices sold against default rate contribution and flag unusual or emerging trends
- Provide approval recommendations, feedback, and improvement suggestions to enhance credit processes and risk policies
- Prepare and submit risk and credit review reports to management
- Perform other duties assigned by the Risk or Credit Management team
Qualifications & Experience - Bachelorâs degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field
- 0â3 yearsâ experience in credit review, risk control, banking, fintech, or microfinance
- Prior experience in bank credit review or risk management is an added advantage
Skills & Competencies - Strong data analysis and risk assessment skills
- Good judgment and problem-solving ability
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge & Attributes - Understanding of credit risk, portfolio management, and digital lending
- Familiarity with fintech or mobile installment products is an advantage
- Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and professionalism
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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