Client Analyst- Corporate Banking (DF6, 1 Position)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients by coordinating client requests, obtaining required information, resolving service issues, and ensuring timely delivery of banking solutions.

• Monitor client performance, portfolio quality, and risk indicators, proactively identifying emerging risks and escalating issues to Relationship Managers, Sector Heads, and relevant stakeholders.

• Support business development initiatives by maintaining pipeline reports, tracking deal progress, identifying cross-selling opportunities, and assisting in the execution of new transactions.

• Coordinate workflow and information exchange between Coverage, Credit, Operations, Risk, Legal, and other internal stakeholders to ensure efficient transaction execution and portfolio management.

• Prepare management reports, client reviews, portfolio analyses, and performance updates to support informed decision-making and achievement of business objectives.

• Support Relationship Managers and the Sector Head in managing and growing a portfolio of Manufacturing clients through proactive client engagement, relationship management, and identification of business opportunities.

• Conduct financial, client, industry, and market analysis to provide insights that support credit decisions, client strategy, business development, and portfolio management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or a related field.

• Professional banking, finance, or credit qualification is an added advantage.

• Three (3) years’ working experience in a financial institution with at least two (2) years’ working experience in customer relationship management & sales in Corporate and Institutional Banking

• Good understanding of corporate banking products, credit processes, and risk management principles.

• Ability to conduct client, industry, and market research and translate findings into actionable business insights.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Excellent communication, relationship management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong commercial acumen, initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.