Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development

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

Job summary

A leading bank in the UK is seeking a Senior Business Analyst in Basildon to enhance their institutional banking services. The role involves supporting business strategy, managing client relationships, and preparing credit applications while ensuring compliance and risk management. Candidates should have strong financial analysis skills and a background in financial institutions, with knowledge of the UK regulatory environment preferred.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance

Income protection

Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)

Eye care contributions

Gym subsidy

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Interest-free travel loan

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Qualifications

• Experience with Financial Institutions and credit analysis.
• Knowledge of international trade finance and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of UK regulatory environment beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support business development by managing African FI relationships.
• Drive profitability in line with Bank’s strategy.
• Prepare credit applications demonstrating strong financial analysis.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Compliance with KYC/KYB

Relationship Management

Business origination

Portfolio management

International Trade Finance

Credit analysis

Customer service

Financial Institution experience

Understanding of UK regulatory environment

French language skills

Job description

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Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development, basildon

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Client:

FirstBank UK Limited

Location:

basildon, 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:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development

FirstBank UK is a globally recognised, top-tier bank providing world-class services to institutions and individuals. With over 10 million active customers and more than 700 locations, it is the oldest African bank in the UK. We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support our business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Wholesale Banking & Financing Solutions and Deputy Head of Institutional Banking & Distribution in executing IB business strategy in Sub Saharan Africa.
• Manage existing African FI relationships and improve the profitability of the unit in line with the Bank’s Risk Appetite, IBFI budget, targets, and global strategy.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Assist Relationship Managers in achieving departmental budgets.
• Drive business origination by marketing new relationships and onboarding clients.
• Prepare credit applications for review, demonstrating strong financial statement analysis skills.
• Ensure compliance with KYC/KYB requirements and conduct reviews for new and existing clients.
• Coordinate with the Business Risk Review team to complete client outreach and documentation within timelines.
• Monitor financial statement review deadlines and facilitate necessary approvals.
• Prepare limit extension requests and manage system limit adjustments.
• Distribute weekly financial limits reports.
• Handle customer queries effectively.
• Support prospecting, due diligence, and portfolio management activities.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience with Financial Institutions, UK regulatory environment, and credit analysis.
• Understanding of International Trade Finance.
• Experience in the African market is advantageous.
• French language skills are desirable.
• Knowledge of financial statement analysis for banks and risk rating tools like Moody’s.

Benefits:

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Income protection
• Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)
• Eye care contributions
• Gym subsidy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest-free travel loan
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing with service
• GAYE scheme

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First Bank UK is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or pregnancy.