Banking - Credit Analyst Business Development

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic banking client in London seeks a Senior Business Analyst to drive business strategy within institutional banking. This role involves managing Financial Institutions, enhancing profitability, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, experience in credit analysis, and ideally knowledge of the African market. Fluency in French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience within Financial Institutions and understanding of UK Regulatory Knowledge.
• Experience working in the African market is highly advantageous.
• Basic understanding of International Trade Finance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Wholesale Banking & Financing Solution in driving IB business strategy.
• Manage existing African FI relationships and enhance profitability.
• Prepare and deliver sound credit applications for review.

Skills

Analytical skills

Credit Analysis

KYC Knowledge

Financial Statement Analysis

Research Skills

French Speaking

Tools

Excel

Moody’s Analytical Tools

Flex Reports

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Banking - Credit Analyst Business Development, London (City of London)

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Client:

The Curve Group

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development

Location - London

Founded in 2007, our client is one of the fastest growing banks of their kind in the UK. They offer personal and corporate savings products and finance for UK residential and commercial property, in addition to sourcing and advising on UK real estate investments.

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 the profitability of the unit in line with the Bank’s Risk Appetite, IBFI budget projections, targets, markets, and the Bank's global strategy.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Support the Relationship Manager in achieving the Department’s Budget.
• Drive the origination of business by marketing new relationships, onboarding, and retaining income-generating clients.
• Prepare and deliver sound credit applications for review by the Credit Risk team, demonstrating strong analytical skills and understanding of Financial Statement Analysis for Banking Clients.
• Ensure compliance with all requirements, including full KYC review and onboarding for new clients, and KYB reviews for existing clients.
• Work with the Business Risk Review team to complete client outreaches and KYC/KYB memos timely and accurately.
• Monitor due dates of Annual Financial Statement Reviews and obtain necessary Board approvals for extensions.
• Prepare limit extension requests for Credit Risk and update system limits upon approval.
• Distribute the Financial Institutions Limits Report weekly.
• Handle customer queries efficiently.
• Support prospecting, due diligence, monitoring, and portfolio management activities.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience within Financial Institutions, UK Regulatory knowledge, and understanding of Credit Analysis, KYC & KYB requirements for FI’s, research skills, and analytical capabilities.
• Basic understanding of International Trade Finance.
• Experience working in the African market is highly advantageous.
• French speaking skills are desirable.
• Proficiency in analyzing audited financial statements, Excel, Moody’s Analytical tools, and Flex Reports.