Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Credit analysts analyze financial information to evaluate the amount of risk involved in lending money to businesses or individuals. They contact banks, credit associations, and others to obtain credit information and prepare a written report of findings used to recommend credit limits. There are approximately 70,840 credit analysts employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Enterprising
Realistic
Career Ladder
Chief Credit Executive or Commercial Loan Officer
Credit Manager
Credit Analyst
Bank Teller or Customer Service Representative
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