Senior Business Analyst, Corporate Banking, Business Development (Fluency in French is essential)

Senior Business Analyst, Corporate Banking, Business Development (Fluency in French is essential)
London
FirstBank UK is a globally recognised, successful bank who provide world-class services to various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business boasts over 10 million active customers in over 700 business locations. Due to business requirements, we are now looking to acquire the services of an experienced Senior Business Analyst, Corporate Banking, Business Development.
Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with a 1-hour lunch.
Key Responsibilities:
This role is to support the Corporate Banking Unit of FirstBank UK. The Bank requires a graduate with strong credit analysis and front office experience with French language being a crucial requirement. You will be supporting the Relationship Managers (RMs) and Head in origination activities and management of client relationships in order to meet the Department’s set objectives.
Key Skills/Experience:
• Supporting the RMs to drive origination of business by marketing new relationships, conducting research/initial assessments on prospects and preparing high quality presentations for internal discussions.
• Supporting the RMs to meet all on-boarding KYC and on-going KYB requirements in a timely manner and in line with the Bank’s policies and procedures.
• Working closely with the Business Risk Compliance team to ensure all compliance checks are done within the required timeframe with no adverse findings by the 2LoD.
• Preparation and timely delivery of credit applications with detailed financial analysis using correct data points for new and existing relationships.
• Working to a high degree of accuracy to avoid operational errors/losses and customer complaints
• Supporting the Relationship Managers with day-to-day management of client relationships and facilities, including but not limited to covenant monitoring, transactions monitoring, implementation of facility and compliance terms and conditions and other related tasks as directed by the RMs.
• Producing high quality presentations and reports to support the Department’s strategy.
Experience / Knowledge:
• Minimum 3 years of relevant banking experience (Credit Risk, Middle Office, Transaction Banking)
• Good understanding / knowledge of Structured Trade Finance and/or Trade Finance and/or Corporate Lending products
• Good level of business acumen and commercial awareness, including awareness of economic, cultural and regulatory issues within the banking environment
• Strong credit assessment skills, particularly with regards to more complex and structured facilities with an international dimension
• Good level of understanding of regulatory matters with respect to CDD/KYC
• Previous experience working in the African market is highly advantageous
In return we offer a fantastic benefits package including:
Up to 10% employer pension contribution ​
Life Assurance Cover
Income protection ​
Private Medical Insurance plan (upon successful completion of probation period) ​
Contribution to glasses/contacts and eye testing
Gym subsidy (up to £50 per month) ​
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Interest Free season ticket loan for travel
Birthday Leave ​
25 days annual leave, rising to 28 after 3 years and 30 after 8 years’ service
Give As You Earn (GAYE)
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