how do i become a credit analyst 
to become a credit analyst you will usually be required to have a minimum of a bachelor s degree in finance accounting or a related field a potential employer may look to see if you have completed courses in statistics economics financial statement analysis and risk assessment they may also require some previous on the job experience in accounting banking or finance industry certifications can also help you land a job as a credit analyst or advance your career in the field common certifications for credit analysts include credit risk certification crc credit business associate cba credit business fellow cbf professional certificate in credit and certified credit executive cce some credit analysts have chartered financial analyst cfa or certified risk analyst cra certifications 