Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development

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

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support its Institutional Banking strategy. You will manage relationships in Sub-Saharan Africa and enhance profitability while working on client onboarding and financial analysis. This role offers comprehensive benefits including a generous pension contribution and annual leave.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance

Income protection

Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)

Eye care contribution

Gym subsidy

Cycle scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Travel loan

Annual leave: 25 days, increasing with service

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Relationship Managers to achieve departmental budgets.
• Proven ability to drive business origination and client retention.
• Experience with financial institutions and UK regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Wholesale Banking & Financing Solutions in driving IB business strategy.
• Manage existing African FI relationships to enhance profitability.

Skills

Client onboarding

Credit applications preparation

Financial statement analysis

KYC/KYB compliance

Financial monitoring

Portfolio management

Relationship management

Education

Experience in financial institutions

Understanding of International Trade Finance

Experience in the African market

French language skills

Job description

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

Client: FirstBank UK Limited

Location: Ipswich

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

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 institutions and individuals. With over 10 million active customers across 700 locations, it is the oldest African bank in the UK. We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support our business needs.

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

Key Skills/Experience:

• Experience supporting Relationship Managers to achieve departmental budgets.
• Ability to drive business origination, client onboarding, and retention.
• Proficiency in preparing credit applications and understanding financial statement analysis for banking clients.
• Knowledge of KYC/KYB compliance processes.
• Experience with financial monitoring and portfolio management.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in 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.

Benefits:

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance, Income protection, Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)
• Eye care contribution, Gym subsidy, Cycle scheme
• Employee Assistance Program, Travel loan
• Annual leave: 25 days, increasing with service

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