A credit manager works in the banking industry or for a lending organization. Their job responsibilities include underwriting or evaluating requests for credit using credit scores, projected profits and losses, and risk factors. People in credit management are responsible for accepting or rejecting loan applications based on these criteria and have the authority to oversee the company’s lending process. The job duties of a credit manager also include creating models to assess creditworthiness, as their ultimate goal is to reduce loss and increase profits from lending. Alternatively, a credit manager can work for a seller, typically a business-to-business or B2B organization, granting trade credit to buyers. Credit managers are responsible for creating models or criteria to assess the creditworthiness of buyers, creating discount or incentive programs for early payment, and managing the credit department of the company. They may also be responsible for credit accounting and collections. Career qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.