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Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development, Chelmsford
Client:
FirstBank UK Limited
Location:
Chelmsford
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 various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business has over 10 million active customers in over 700 locations. It is the oldest African bank in the UK. We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Head of Wholesale Banking & Financing Solution 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 and deliver credit applications for review, with strong financial statement analysis skills.
* Ensure compliance with KYC/KYB requirements and complete related reviews.
* Monitor annual financial statement review deadlines and coordinate approvals.
* Assist in prospecting, due diligence, and portfolio management.
* Experience in Financial Institutions, UK regulatory environment, and credit analysis.
* Knowledge of International Trade Finance is advantageous.
* Experience in the African market and French language skills are desirable.
Benefits:
* Up to 10% pension contribution
* Life Assurance
* Income protection
* Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)
* Eye care contributions
* Gym subsidy
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Program
* Travel loan
* Annual leave: 25 days, increasing with service
* GAYE scheme
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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, or pregnancy.
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