Credit Analysis support to Relationship Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector seeks a Senior Business Analyst to support its growth strategy in sub-Saharan Africa. The role involves managing financial analysis, client relationships, and compliance, with a requirement for strong analytical skills and regulatory knowledge. Candidates with experience in the African market and French language skills are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with Financial Institutions and understanding of Credit Analysis.
• Knowledge of UK regulations, KYC & KYB requirements.
• Experience in the African market is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Wholesale Banking in driving IB strategy.
• Manage existing African relationships and profitability.
• Prepare credit applications and ensure compliance with KYC/KYB.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Financial Statement Analysis

KYC

KYB

Excel

Moody’s tools

Flex Reports

French Speaking

Job description

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Credit Analysis support to Relationship Manager, Slough

Client: The Curve Group

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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 advise 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 according to the Bank’s Risk Appetite, IBFI budget projections, target markets, and global strategy.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Support Relationship Managers in achieving departmental budgets.
• Assist in marketing new relationships to generate revenue, onboarding, and client retention.
• Prepare timely and sound credit applications for review by Credit Risk, with strong financial statement analysis skills.
• Ensure compliance with KYC/KYB requirements, conducting full reviews for new clients and ongoing reviews for existing clients.
• Collaborate with the Business Risk Review team to complete client outreaches and reviews within deadlines.
• Monitor and manage annual financial statement review deadlines and obtain necessary approvals.
• Prepare limit extension requests and adjust system limits upon approval.
• Distribute weekly financial limits reports.
• Handle customer queries efficiently.
• Support prospecting, due diligence, and portfolio management activities.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience with Financial Institutions, UK Regulatory knowledge, and understanding of Credit Analysis, KYC & KYB requirements.
• Knowledge of International Trade Finance is a plus.
• Experience in the African market is highly advantageous.
• French speaking ability is desirable.
• Proficiency with financial statement analysis, Excel, Moody’s tools, and Flex Reports.