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Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development, Luton, Bedfordshire
Client: FirstBank UK Limited
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
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 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 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 unit profitability in line with the Bank’s risk appetite, budgets, and global strategy.
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, with strong financial statement analysis skills.
* Ensure compliance with KYC/KYB requirements and full onboarding processes.
* Monitor financial statement review deadlines and coordinate approvals.
* Handle customer queries efficiently.
* Assist in prospecting, due diligence, and portfolio management.
Experience / Knowledge:
* Experience with Financial Institutions, UK regulatory knowledge, credit analysis, KYC & KYB requirements.
* Understanding of International Trade Finance.
* Experience in the African market is advantageous.
* French language skills desirable.
* Experience with financial statement spreading and risk rating tools.
Benefits:
* Up to 10% employer pension contribution
* Life Assurance, Income protection, Private Medical Insurance
* Eye care contributions, Gym subsidy, Cycle scheme
* Employee Assistance Program, Travel loan
* Annual leave: 25 days, increasing with service
First Bank UK is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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