Banking - Credit Analyst Business Development

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the UK seeks a Senior Business Analyst for their Institutional Banking & Distribution team. Based in Slough, this role involves driving business strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa, managing relationships, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should possess strong experience in financial institutions, credit analysis, and KYC standards, with French-speaking skills being a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience within Financial Institutions and understanding of Credit Analysis.
• Proficiency in analyzing audited financial statements.
• UK Regulatory knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Wholesale Banking & Financing Solutions.
• Manage existing African FI relationships.
• Prepare and deliver credit applications.

Skills

Credit Analysis

KYC & KYB Requirements

Financial Statement Analysis

Business Origination

Client Retention

English

French

Tools

Excel

Moody’s Analytical tools

Flex Reports

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Banking - Credit Analyst Business Development, Slough

Client: The Curve Group

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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, finance for UK residential and commercial property, and sourcing and advising on UK real estate investments.

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 in line 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 to improve revenue, onboarding, and client retention.
• Prepare and deliver credit applications for review, with an emphasis on Financial Statement Analysis for Banking Clients.
• Ensure compliance with KYC/KYB requirements, including full reviews and onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with the Business Risk Review team to meet timelines for client outreaches and reviews.
• Monitor Annual Review due dates and coordinate approvals for extensions.
• Prepare limit extension requests and update system limits post-approval.
• Distribute weekly Financial Institutions Limits Report.
• Handle customer queries efficiently.
• Assist Relationship Managers with prospecting, due diligence, monitoring, and portfolio management.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience within Financial Institutions, UK Regulatory knowledge, and understanding of Credit Analysis, KYC & KYB requirements.
• Understanding of International Trade Finance.
• Experience 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.