Business Analyst

FirstBank UK Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent banking institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support their Corporate Banking team. This hybrid role involves working three days in the office and two days from home. The ideal candidate will have relevant banking experience and strong financial analysis skills, including credit assessment capabilities. You will be pivotal in managing client relationships and ensuring compliance with banking policies.

Qualifications

• Some relevant banking experience, particularly in Credit Risk or Financial Analysis.
• Good understanding of Structured Trade Finance or Corporate Lending products.
• Credit assessment skills with an international dimension.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Relationship Managers in driving origination of business.
• Conducting compliance checks and preparing credit applications.
• Managing client relationships and monitoring transactions.

Skills

Banking experience

Credit Risk knowledge

Financial analysis

Financial modelling skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

FirstBank UK is a globally recognised, successful 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 boasts over 10 million active customers in over 700 business locations. Due to business requirements, we are now looking to acquire the services of an experienced Business Analyst.

• Please note that this is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

Key Responsibilities

This purpose of this role is to support the Corporate Banking team. 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.

• 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)
• 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
• Credit assessment skills, particularly 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 advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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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.