Business Manager (London Area)

Business Manager

London

FirstBank UK is a globally recognised, top-tier 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 with over 10 million active customers in over 700 business locations is the oldest African bank in the UK. Due to business requirements, we are now looking to acquire the services of an experienced Business Manager to provide technical and operational support to the Executive Director of Business Development.

• Please note that this is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office & 2 days working from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and operational support to the Executive Director of Business Development (EDBD) in the performance of their BAU duties and the delivery of business strategy in line with long-term goals.
• Involvement in operational and administrative activities for Business Development team members and other mini-projects as and when required by the Executive Director.
• Effectively collate & analyse information on a particular subject, utilising various internal/external resources whilst working across the Bank.
• Assist the EDBD with preparing business plans, reports and presentations.
• Prepare and review relevant MI; provide data analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Conduct research on information that would feed into reports and presentations prepared for the EBDB.
• Draft operational & technical documentation in line with processes & procedures.
• Actively assist with the implementation of processes, projects & activities across the Bank.
• Support with business planning tasks e.g. meeting preparation, agendas etc.
• Successfully identify & implement the automation of data analysis & reporting for the EDBD.
• Prepare & review relevant MI.
• Support the Heads of Business and Business Development team members in their daily administrative needs such as the preparation of approval memos and report writing.
• Occasional coordination of events for the entire Business Development team and travel logistics e.g. taxi and flight reservations.

Key Skills/Experience:

• Excellent data gathering, analysis & presentation skills.
• Previous experience working with C-Suite Executives within a similar environment.
• Previous experience within Financial Services or Banking.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal & written.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience identifying & delivering process improvements.
• IT literate with excellent knowledge of Microsoft suite.
• Previous project management experience would be desirable, however not essential.
• Knowledge of the Emerging markets space would be advantageous, however not essential.

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)

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

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