Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development

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

Job summary

A globally recognized bank is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support its Institutional Banking division in Southampton. The role involves driving business strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa and managing relationships with financial institutions. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial regulations, with the opportunity to benefit from competitive pension contributions and other perks.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance

Income protection

Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)

Eye care contributions

Gym subsidy (£50/month)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Interest-free season ticket loan

25 days annual leave, increasing to 28/30

GAYE scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial institutions and credit analysis.
• Experience in the African market is advantageous.
• UK regulatory knowledge essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Wholesale Banking & Financing Solutions.
• Drive origination of new business and retain income-generating clients.
• Prepare and deliver credit applications for review.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial Statement Analysis

Compliance (KYC/KYB)

Customer relationship management

International Trade Finance

French language skills

Tools

Moody’s Analytical tools

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

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Client:

FirstBank UK Limited

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business with over 10 million active customers in over 700 locations is the oldest African bank in the UK. Due to business requirements, we are now looking to acquire the services of an experienced Senior Business Analyst.

Key Responsibilities:

This role supports the Head of Wholesale Banking & Financing Solutions and Deputy Head of Institutional Banking & Distribution in driving IB business strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa, managing existing African FI relationships, and enhancing profitability in line with the Bank’s Risk Appetite, IBFI budget, targets, and global strategy.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Supporting the Relationship Manager in achieving the Department’s Budget.
• Driving the origination of new business, onboarding, and retaining income-generating clients.
• Preparing and delivering credit applications for review by the Credit Risk team, with strong analytical skills and understanding of Financial Statement Analysis.
• Ensuring compliance with KYC and KYB requirements, including full reviews for new clients and ongoing reviews for existing clients.
• Monitoring due dates of Financial Statements and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Preparing limit extension requests and managing system limits.
• Distributing weekly Financial Institutions Limits Reports.
• Handling customer queries efficiently.
• Supporting prospecting, due diligence, and portfolio management activities.

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 Moody’s Analytical tools and other Risk Rating tools.

Benefits:

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Income protection
• Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)
• Eye care contributions
• Gym subsidy (£50/month)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28/30
• GAYE scheme

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