Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development

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

Job summary

A leading top-tier bank in the UK is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to enhance its business development efforts. The role involves supporting banking strategies in Sub-Saharan Africa, maintaining vital relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates are expected to have experience in financial institutions and knowledge of credit processes.

Benefits

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Life Assurance

Medical Insurance

Gym subsidy

25 days leave

Qualifications

• Experience with Financial Institutions.
• Understanding of International Trade Finance.
• Knowledge of UK regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Support ABI business strategy.
• Manage existing African FI relationships.
• Prepare credit applications and monitor client reviews.

Skills

KYC requirements

Credit analysis

Financial statement analysis

Business origination

Relationship management

French language skills

Tools

Moody’s Analytical tools

Risk rating tools

Job description

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Senior Business Analyst, Institutional Banking & Distribution, Business Development, Watford, Hertfordshire

Client:

FirstBank UK Limited

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 institutions and individuals. With over 10 million active customers and 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 Solution and Deputy Head of Institutional Banking & Distribution in driving IB business strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Manage existing African FI relationships and improve unit profitability in line with the Bank’s risk appetite and strategic targets.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Support Relationship Managers in achieving departmental budgets.
• Drive business origination by marketing to potential clients, onboarding, and retention.
• Prepare credit applications for review by Credit Risk, with strong financial statement analysis skills.
• Ensure compliance with KYC/KYB requirements and full onboarding processes.
• Monitor client reviews and financial statement due dates, obtaining necessary approvals.
• Handle customer queries efficiently and support prospecting, due diligence, and portfolio management.

Experience / Knowledge:

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

Benefits:

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

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