Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to drive business strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa. The candidate will manage relationships, support compliance, and contribute to credit application processes. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and medical insurance.

Benefits

Up to 10% pension contribution

Life Assurance

Income protection

Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)

Eye care contributions

Gym subsidy

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Travel loan

Annual leave: 25 days, increasing with service

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Institutions and UK regulatory environment is essential.
• Knowledge of the African market is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing relationships and enhance profitability.
• Drive business origination by marketing and onboarding clients.
• Prepare and deliver credit applications for review.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Client onboarding

Compliance with KYC/KYB

Relationship management

Portfolio management

Credit analysis

Knowledge of International Trade Finance

French language skills

Job description

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

Client:

FirstBank UK Limited

Location:

Chelmsford

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development

FirstBank UK is a globally recognised, top-tier bank providing world-class services to various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business has over 10 million active customers in over 700 locations. It is the oldest African bank in the UK. We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to join our team.

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 profitability in line with the Bank’s risk appetite and strategic targets.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Support Relationship Managers in achieving departmental budgets.
• Drive business origination by marketing new relationships and onboarding clients.
• Prepare and deliver credit applications for review, with strong financial statement analysis skills.
• Ensure compliance with KYC/KYB requirements and complete related reviews.
• Monitor annual financial statement review deadlines and coordinate approvals.
• Assist in prospecting, due diligence, and portfolio management.
• Experience in Financial Institutions, UK regulatory environment, and credit analysis.
• Knowledge of International Trade Finance is advantageous.
• Experience in the African market and French language skills are desirable.

Benefits:

• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Income protection
• Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)
• Eye care contributions
• Gym subsidy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel loan
• Annual leave: 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 reassignment, religion, marital status, or pregnancy.