FirstBank UK is a globally recognised, top-tier bank who provide world-class services to various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business with over 10 million active customers in over 700 business locations is the oldest African bank in the UK. Due to business requirements, we are now looking to acquire the services of an experienced Relationship Manager to support Business Development/Markets & Treasury with driving forward customer acquisition, growth & retention.
* Please note that this role is hybrid with 3 days from the office and 2 days working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage overall relationships with trading counterparties (Bonds, FX & Repo).
* Lead all counterparty On-boarding, Annual Reviews through KYC/KYB applications by closely working with the Business Risk Review and Business Risk Control teams.
* Closely work with the trading desk’s sales function to ensure relationships are managed proactively and efficiently.
* Work with the relevant managers in creating quality risk assets in line with the Bank's Business Development strategy and Risk Appetite Statement.
* Monitor facilities, transactions, as well as forthcoming maturities for prompt payments and ensure the required zero tolerance on NPLs remains.
* Attract and grow in a sustainable manner, low-cost liabilities from existing and new account relationships to support Bank's funding plan across various tenors.
* In line with Bank’s strategy, penetrate new customer sectors/geographies with core focus on Capital Markets trading counterparties within the Institutional Banking & Corporate Banking portfolios.
* Prepare and present Credit Proposals for new businesses and annual credit reviews to the Executive Credit Committee.
* Engage with Loans Agency department on all operational considerations in relation to Investments and assets creation.
* Undertake the sales process from identification of an asset through to completion of the asset sale.
* Manage up or manage out accounts within the portfolio which are unprofitable or poor-quality accounts.
Key Skills/Experience:
* Previous experience working in a similar relationship management role.
* Previous experience working with Emerging Markets is highly desirable.
* Knowledge and exposure to financial markets including FX trading, bonds, repo etc would be highly desirable.
* Knowledge of Treasury and Financial Institutions/Corporates in Sub-Saharan Africa would be highly desirable.
* Previous experience of running own portfolio beneficial as an RM.
* Excellent communication & organisational skills.
* Strong level of attention to detail.
In return we offer a fantastic benefits package including:
* Up to 10% employer pension contribution
* Life Assurance Cover
* Income protection
* Private Medical Insurance plan (upon successful completion of probation period)
* Contribution to glasses/contacts and eye testing
* Gym subsidy (up to £50 per month)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric Vehicles (EVs) salary sacrifice
* Employee Assistance Program
* Interest Free season ticket loan for travel
* Birthday Leave
* 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 after 3 years and 30 after 8 years’ service
* Holiday Trading scheme
* Give As You Earn (GAYE)
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