The Credit Risk Intern will support the Credit & Portfolio team across the full credit lifecycle — from initial counterparty assessment and credit underwriting through portfolio monitoring and reporting. This hands-on role is designed for a motivated individual who wants to build a strong foundation in credit analysis, financial modelling, and portfolio risk management within an emerging markets private credit context.

• Job Location: Lagos
• Employment Type: Internship (Graduate Trainee)
• Salary: Not stated

Sahel Capital is a leading private investment firm focused on sub-Saharan Africa's food and agriculture sector. With a vision to be recognised as the continent's foremost food and agriculture private investment firm, Sahel Capital leverages its deep experience across multiple value chains to provide capital, build companies, generate returns, and transform lives. The firm manages multiple funds with dedicated private equity and private credit strategies.

Credit Analysis & Underwriting

• Preparing credit assessment memos, conducting financial statement analysis, calculating key metrics such as DSCR and leverage ratios, supporting due diligence, and researching sector context for agri-value chain borrowers.

Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting

• Preparing portfolio quality reports covering ECL, staging, and covenant compliance, maintaining portfolio trackers and borrower databases, supporting investment committee presentations, and flagging early warning indicators on deteriorating credits.

Financial Modelling

• Maintaining borrower financial models including revenue projections, DSCR calculations, stress testing, and sensitivity analysis across commodity prices, FX, and volume assumptions.

Research & Market Intelligence

• Conducting sector research across agri-SME sub-sectors, monitoring macroeconomic developments in Sahel's target markets, and supporting thematic research notes for the credit and portfolio function.

• Recently completed a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field with at least a Second Class Upper.
• Pre-NYSC or in NYSC.
• Basic understanding of financial and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to learn fast and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced investment environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.

What We Offer (from employer)

• Hands-on experience in investment analysis and transaction execution.
• Structured learning and mentorship opportunities.
• Exposure to high-impact projects and industry professionals.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should Apply here through the official application page.

Why this job might be a good fit

This role is suitable for a recent finance, accounting, or economics graduate (pre-NYSC or in NYSC) with strong analytical skills and attention to detail who wants hands-on experience in credit analysis, financial modelling, and portfolio risk management within a leading agricultural private investment firm.

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