Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to support its business development efforts and drive strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is a critical role involving financial relationship management, compliance, and new client acquisition. The successful candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, regulatory knowledge, and experience with institutions in the African market.

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 season ticket loan

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Qualifications

• Experience with Financial Institutions required.
• UK regulatory knowledge essential.
• Understanding of International Trade Finance needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing African FI relationships and enhance profitability.
• Assist Relationship Managers with prospecting and portfolio management.
• Ensure compliance with KYC and KYB requirements.

Skills

Financial Statement Analysis

KYC Compliance

Business Development

Relationship Management

Risk Assessment

French Language

Job description

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Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client:

FirstBank UK Limited

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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 institutions and individuals. With over 10 million active customers across 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 driving IB business strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Manage existing African FI relationships and enhance the unit's profitability in line with the Bank’s risk appetite, budget, targets, and global strategy.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Support Relationship Managers in achieving departmental budgets.
• Drive business origination by marketing to potential clients, onboarding, and retention.
• Prepare and deliver credit applications for review, with strong financial statement analysis skills.
• Ensure compliance with KYC and KYB requirements, including full reviews and onboarding processes.
• Collaborate with the Business Risk Review team to meet timelines and maintain compliance.
• Monitor financial statement review deadlines and seek approvals for extensions.
• Prepare limit extension requests and ensure system updates post-approval.
• Distribute weekly financial limits reports.
• Handle customer queries efficiently.
• Assist Relationship Managers with prospecting, due diligence, and portfolio management.

Experience / Knowledge:

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

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 season ticket loan
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing with service

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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, pregnancy, or maternity.