Senior Business Analyst
London (Hybrid)
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 Senior Business Analyst.
* This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office & 2 days from home
This purpose of this role is to support the Corporate Banking team of First Bank UK. The role requires strong credit, financial analysis and financial modelling skills. You will be supporting the Relationship Managers (RMs) and Head in daily activities with required management of assigned client relationships in order to meet the Department’s set objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting the RMs to drive origination of business by marketing new relationships, conducting research/initial assessments on prospects and preparing high quality presentations for internal discussions.
* Supporting the RMs to meet all on-boarding KYC and on-going KYB requirements in a timely manner and in line with the Bank’s policies and procedures.
* Working closely with the Business Risk Review team to ensure all compliance checks are done within the required timeframe with no adverse findings by the 2LoD.
* Preparation and timely delivery of credit applications with detailed financial analysis using correct data points for new and existing relationships.
* Working to a high degree of accuracy to avoid operational errors/losses and customer complaints
* Supporting the RMs with day-to-day management of client relationships and facilities, including but not limited to covenant monitoring, transactions monitoring, implementation of facility and compliance terms and conditions and other related tasks as directed by the RMs.
Key Skills/Experience:
* Some relevant banking experience (Credit Risk, Financial Analysis or Middle Office)
* Previous experience as a Business Analyst
* Good understanding / knowledge of Structured Trade Finance and/or Trade Finance and/or Corporate Lending products
* Good level of business acumen and commercial awareness, including awareness of economic, cultural and regulatory issues within the banking environment
* Strong credit assessment skills, particularly with regards to more complex and structured facilities with an international dimension
* Good level of understanding of regulatory matters with respect to CDD/KYC
* Previous experience working in the African market is highly advantageous
* Financial modelling skills are desirable
* Ability to interact with customers across all levels
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
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
* 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
* Give As You Earn (GAYE)
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First Bank is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.