Senior Credit Analyst

About the Client

We're an international fintech lender on a mission to make funding faster and simpler for small businesses already operating in 11 countries. We're now launching in Kraków, and we're looking for people who want to build something new: the chance to help shape how we grow here from day one, with real ownership and room to develop as the team scales.

The role

We're looking for a Senior Credit Analyst to join our expanding underwriting team. This role is ideal for a commercially minded professional with strong credit risk assessment experience who thrives in a fast-paced lending environment. The successful candidate will be confident making risk-based lending decisions without solely relying on rigid guidelines or automated models - assessing SME loans with commercial judgment, structuring complex deals, and mentoring the wider team.

What you'll do

• Assess SME loan applications and make independent credit decisions with a balanced risk approach.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of financial statements, credit reports, and risk indicators to determine creditworthiness.

• Structure lending solutions for both secured and unsecured loans, even when they fall outside traditional models.

• Review loan offers and provide insights on portfolio trends and risk exposure.

• Support process improvements and help shape best practices within the underwriting team.

• Stay informed on economic trends and how they impact credit risk assessment.

• Assist with hardship assessments and provide tailored solutions for clients when required.

• Act as a mentor to junior team members, sharing expertise and fostering development.

What you bring

• Significant experience in a Credit Analyst, Credit Underwriter, or similar senior role.

• Proven background in credit underwriting, ideally within business lending.

• Strong ability to assess risk without over-reliance on automated models.

• Experience making funding decisions for both secured and unsecured loans.

• Ability to interpret financial statements, with property-backed underwriting knowledge being a plus.

• Previous experience in alternative lending or non-bank financial services is desirable.

• A problem-solver who can structure complex loans outside traditional models.

• Leadership abilities, with experience mentoring or guiding junior analysts.

• Fluency in Polish and English (required).

Logistics

• Location: Kraków, Poland.

• Full-time.

• Compensation: 78,000 - 300,000 PLN gross per year, depending on experience and seniority.