Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development

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

Job summary

A leading international bank is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to drive business strategy and enhance profitability within Institutional Banking & Distribution. Responsibilities include managing relationships with financial institutions in Africa, ensuring compliance, and supporting credit applications. The role offers competitive benefits, including a significant pension contribution and private medical insurance, in a supportive and diverse working environment.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private Medical Insurance (post-probation)

Gym subsidy (£50/month)

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Qualifications

• Experience with Financial Institutions and UK regulatory knowledge.
• Understanding of International Trade Finance is advantageous.
• Experience in the African market is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Wholesale Banking & Financing Solutions in driving business strategy.
• Manage and enhance existing relationships with African Financial Institutions.
• Prepare and deliver credit applications.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial statement analysis

Research skills

KYC & KYB requirements

Client retention

Job description

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Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client:

FirstBank UK Limited

Location:

Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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 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 the unit's profitability in line with the Bank’s risk appetite, budgets, targets, and global strategy.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Support Relationship Managers in achieving departmental budgets.
• Drive business origination by marketing new relationships, onboarding, and client retention.
• Prepare and deliver credit applications for review, with strong analytical skills and financial statement analysis expertise.
• Ensure compliance with all KYC/KYB requirements, including full reviews and onboarding processes.
• Coordinate with the Business Risk Review team to complete client outreaches and reviews timely.
• Monitor financial statement review deadlines and seek approvals for extensions.
• Prepare limit extension requests and manage system limit adjustments.
• Distribute weekly financial limits reports.
• Handle customer inquiries efficiently.
• Assist Relationship Managers with prospecting, due diligence, and portfolio management.

Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience with Financial Institutions, UK regulatory knowledge, credit analysis, KYC & KYB requirements, research, and analytical skills.
• Understanding of International Trade Finance is advantageous.
• Experience in the African market is highly desirable.
• French language skills are a plus.
• Experience with audited financial statements for banks and risk rating tools like Moody’s.

Benefits include:

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

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First Bank UK is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.