Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development

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

Job summary

A leading international bank seeks a Senior Business Analyst in Plymouth to enhance profitability and ensure compliance within its Wholesale Banking division. Applicants should possess strong financial analysis and regulatory knowledge, along with experience in managing financial institution relationships. The role offers competitive benefits including pension contributions, private medical insurance, and gym subsidies.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance Cover

Income protection

Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)

Contribution to glasses/contacts and eye testing

Gym subsidy (up to £50/month)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Interest Free season ticket loan

Annual leave: 25 days, rising to 28 and 30 with service

Give As You Earn (GAYE)

Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Institutions and UK Regulatory knowledge required.
• French language skills desirable.
• Understanding of International Trade Finance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Wholesale Banking in driving IB business strategy.
• Manage existing FI relationships to enhance profitability.
• Ensure compliance with KYC and KYB requirements.

Skills

Financial Statement Analysis

Analytical Skills

KYC

KYB

Customer Relationship Management

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

Client:

FirstBank UK Limited

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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 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. Due to business requirements, we are now seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst.

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, IBFI budget projections, target markets, and global strategy.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Support the Relationship Manager in achieving the Department’s Budget.
• Drive business origination by marketing new relationships to improve revenue, onboarding, and retention.
• Prepare and deliver credit applications for review by Credit Risk, with strong analytical skills and understanding of Financial Statement Analysis for Banking Clients.
• Ensure compliance with KYC and KYB requirements, including full reviews and onboarding processes.
• Coordinate with the Business Risk Review team to complete client outreaches and memos timely.
• Monitor Financial Statement review due dates and seek Board approval for extensions.
• Prepare limit extension requests and ensure system limits are updated post-approval.
• Distribute weekly Financial Institutions Limits Report.
• Handle customer queries efficiently.
• Assist Relationship Managers in prospecting, due diligence, monitoring, and portfolio management.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience in Financial Institutions, UK Regulatory knowledge, Credit Analysis, KYC & KYB requirements, research, and analytical skills.
• Understanding of International Trade Finance.
• Experience in the African market is advantageous.
• French language skills desirable.
• Experience with audited financial statements for Banks.
• Familiarity with Moody’s Analytical and other Risk Rating tools.

Benefits:

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance Cover
• Income protection
• Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)
• Contribution to glasses/contacts and eye testing
• Gym subsidy (up to £50/month)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest Free season ticket loan
• Annual leave: 25 days, rising to 28 and 30 with service
• Give As You Earn (GAYE)

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