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Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development, Shrewsbury
Client: FirstBank UK Limited
Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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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 various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business has over 10 million active customers and 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 needs.
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 profitability in line with the Bank’s risk appetite and strategic targets.
Key Skills/Experience:
* Support Relationship Managers in achieving departmental budgets.
* Drive business origination by marketing new relationships and onboarding clients.
* Prepare credit applications for review by Credit Risk, with strong financial statement analysis skills.
* Ensure compliance with KYC/KYB requirements, including full reviews and onboarding processes.
* Coordinate with the Business Risk Review team to meet timelines for client reviews.
* Monitor financial statement review deadlines and coordinate approvals.
* Prepare limit extension requests and manage system limits accordingly.
* Distribute weekly financial limits reports.
* Handle customer queries efficiently.
* Assist Relationship Managers with prospecting, due diligence, and portfolio management.
Experience / Knowledge:
* Experience within Financial Institutions, UK regulatory knowledge, and credit analysis skills.
* Understanding of International Trade Finance.
* Experience in the African market and French language skills are advantageous.
* Knowledge of Moody’s Analytical tools and financial statement analysis for banks.
Benefits:
* Up to 10% employer pension contribution
* Life Assurance, Income protection, Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)
* Eye testing and glasses contribution
* Gym subsidy, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Program
* Interest-free travel loan
* Annual leave: 25 days, increasing with service
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FirstBank UK is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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