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Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire
Client:
FirstBank UK Limited
Location:
Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development
FirstBank UK is a globally recognised, top-tier bank providing world-class services to institutions and individuals. With over 10 million active customers across more than 700 locations, it is the oldest African bank in the UK. We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support our business development efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Head of Wholesale Banking & Financing Solutions and Deputy Head of Institutional Banking & Distribution in driving IB business strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa.
* Manage existing African FI relationships and enhance the unit's profitability in line with the Bank’s risk appetite, budget, targets, and global strategy.
Key Skills/Experience:
* Support Relationship Managers in achieving departmental budgets.
* Drive business origination by marketing to potential clients, onboarding, and retention.
* Prepare and deliver credit applications for review, with strong financial statement analysis skills.
* Ensure compliance with KYC and KYB requirements, including full reviews and onboarding processes.
* Collaborate with the Business Risk Review team to meet timelines and maintain compliance.
* Monitor financial statement review deadlines and seek approvals for extensions.
* Prepare limit extension requests and ensure system updates post-approval.
* Distribute weekly financial limits reports.
* Handle customer queries efficiently.
* Assist Relationship Managers with prospecting, due diligence, and portfolio management.
Experience / Knowledge:
* Experience with Financial Institutions, UK regulatory knowledge, and credit analysis.
* Understanding of International Trade Finance.
* Experience in the African market is advantageous.
* French language skills are desirable.
* Knowledge of financial statement spreading, Moody’s Analytical tools, and risk rating systems.
Benefits:
* Up to 10% employer pension contribution
* Life Assurance
* Income protection
* Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)
* Eye care contributions
* Gym subsidy
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Program
* Interest-free season ticket loan
* Annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing with service
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First Bank UK is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity.
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