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Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development, Cheltenham
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FirstBank UK Limited
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
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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 with over 10 million active customers in over 700 locations 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 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 profitability of the unit.
* Ensure compliance with the Bank’s Risk Appetite, IBFI budget projections, target markets, and the Bank's global strategy.
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 and KYB requirements, including full reviews and onboarding processes.
* Coordinate with the Business Risk Review team to complete client reviews within timelines.
* Monitor financial statement review deadlines and obtain necessary approvals.
* Prepare limit extension requests and manage system limits.
* Distribute weekly financial limits reports.
* Handle customer queries efficiently.
* Assist Relationship Managers with prospecting, due diligence, and portfolio management.
Experience / Knowledge:
* Experience in Financial Institutions, UK Regulatory knowledge, and credit analysis.
* Understanding of International Trade Finance.
* Previous experience in the African market is advantageous.
* French language skills are desirable.
* Experience with financial statements for banks and risk rating tools like Moody’s.
Benefits include:
* 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 travel loan
* 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
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FirstBank UK is an equal opportunities employer and encourages 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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