Job Opportunities at First Bank of Nigeria

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA is a significant advantage.
• A minimum of 7 years of extensive experience in digital product management, with a clear focus on building, launching, and scaling high-growth mobile applications or super apps within the technology and financial services sectors.
• Proven, inspirational leadership experience with a track record of building and managing high-performing product teams that

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Required Qualifications & Experience:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or B2B sales, preferably with an exceptional record of achievement within a tech, platform, or SaaS company.
• An extensive and proven track record of successfully leading high-stakes negotiations on complex commercial agreements and managing relationships with C-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated, inspirational experience in leading and scaling a high-performing sales or business development team.
• Mastery of business modelling and financial forecasting, with an entrepreneurial mindset and experience building a marketplace or platform business from an early stage.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the team, ensuring the achievement of business targets including deposit growth, risk asset creation, fee income generation, and value-chain growth, while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the public sector to expand the bank's market share. 
• Develop and implement strategic plans to penetrate new markets and enhance existing relationships.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform business strategies and decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across key public sector segments, including but not limited to Accountant General, Commissioners of Finance, Heads of MDAs, and other government owned entities. 
• Lead the relationship team in serving public sector customers, to ensure consistent service excellence, stakeholder satisfaction, and seamless customer engagements. 
• Coordinate with internal departments to deliver financial solutions to customers within the approved TAT.
• Lead the preparation and management of the team’s budget, including scorecard metrics, marketing spend,and CAPEX requirements, and ensure effective KPI tracking.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance and maintain strong credit quality and monitoring, with zero non-performing loans.
• Identify potential risks in customer transactions and desk activities, and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Motivate, coach, and develop team members through performance review, skill development, and consistent feedback to enhance productivity and morale.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned or delegated by the Group Head.
• Oversee the Team activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. 
• As part of the Bank’s Information Security requirements, maintain the security of all Information entrusted to the staff and comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook.

EDUCATION.

• First degree; 
• Postgraduate or Masters’ degrees and professional qualifications are preferred but not mandatory; 
• Relevant certifications that demonstrate a strong understanding of the Nigerian public sector landscape, including government structures, and public finance, are an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE.

• Minimum experience - 10 years relevant banking (marketing/business development) experience, with significant exposure to Public Sector customers and key stakeholders.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the team, ensuring the achievement of business targets including deposit growth, risk asset creation, fee income generation, and value-chain growth, while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the public sector to expand the bank's market share. 
• Develop and implement strategic plans to penetrate new markets and enhance existing relationships.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform business strategies and decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across key public sector segments, including but not limited to Accountant General, Commissioners of Finance, Heads of MDAs, and other government owned entities. 
• Lead the relationship team in serving public sector customers, to ensure consistent service excellence, stakeholder satisfaction, and seamless customer engagements. 
• Coordinate with internal departments to deliver financial solutions to customers within the approved TAT.
• Lead the preparation and management of the team’s budget, including scorecard metrics, marketing spend,and CAPEX requirements, and ensure effective KPI tracking.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance and maintain strong credit quality and monitoring, with zero non-performing loans.
• Identify potential risks in customer transactions and desk activities, and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
• Motivate, coach, and develop team members through performance review, skill development, and consistent feedback to enhance productivity and morale.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned or delegated by the Group Head.
• Oversee the Team activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. 
• As part of the Bank’s Information Security requirements, maintain the security of all Information entrusted to the staff and comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook.

EDUCATION.

• First degree; 
• Postgraduate or Masters’ degrees and professional qualifications are preferred but not mandatory; 
• Relevant certifications that demonstrate a strong understanding of the Nigerian public sector landscape, including government structures, and public finance, are an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE.

• Minimum experience - 10 years relevant banking (marketing/business development) experience, with significant exposure to Public Sector customers and key stakeholders.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Actively supporting the team’s client retention strategies by providing excellent service to customers.
• Serve as the primary daily service contact for the clients 
• Conduct accounts reviews to track customer needs and usage trends 
• Track and maintain customer data/information 
• Initiate the development of products required to meet customer needs 
• Market the Bank’s products to meet customer needs 
• Ensure efficient service and maintenance of existing customers 
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Business Manager.
• As part of the Bank’s Information Security requirements, maintain the security of all Information entrusted to the staff and comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook

EDUCATION.

• Minimum Education: HND / B.Sc. in any discipline, with minimum of Upper Credit for HND and 2.2 for B.Sc 
• MBA/ACCA or post graduate education as added advantage

EXPERIENCE.

• Minimum experience –6 years relevant banking (marketing/business development) experience  

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Actively supporting the team’s client retention strategies by providing excellent service to customers.
• Serve as the primary daily service contact for the clients 
• Conduct accounts reviews to track customer needs and usage trends 
• Track and maintain customer data/information 
• Initiate the development of products required to meet customer needs 
• Market the Bank’s products to meet customer needs 
• Ensure efficient service and maintenance of existing customers 
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Business Manager.
• As part of the Bank’s Information Security requirements, maintain the security of all Information entrusted to the staff and comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook

EDUCATION.

• Minimum Education: HND / B.Sc. in any discipline, with minimum of Upper Credit for HND and 2.2 for B.Sc 
• MBA/ACCA or post graduate education as added advantage

EXPERIENCE.

• Minimum experience –6 years relevant banking (marketing/business development) experience  

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Actively supporting the team’s client retention strategies by providing excellent service to customers.
• Serve as the primary daily service contact for the clients 
• Conduct accounts reviews to track customer needs and usage trends 
• Track and maintain customer data/information 
• Initiate the development of products required to meet customer needs 
• Market the Bank’s products to meet customer needs 
• Ensure efficient service and maintenance of existing customers 
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Business Manager.
• As part of the Bank’s Information Security requirements, maintain the security of all Information entrusted to the staff and comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook

EDUCATION.

• Minimum Education: HND / B.Sc. in any discipline, with minimum of Upper Credit for HND and 2.2 for B.Sc 
• MBA/ACCA or post graduate education as added advantage

EXPERIENCE.

• Minimum experience –6 years relevant banking (marketing/business development) experience  

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Book quality assets and ensure effective portfolio monitoring for early detection of defaults.
• Work closely with the Business Manager in the execution of the team’s functions and activities.
• Champion the drive for deposit mobilization and trade transaction
• Provide the best customer service available in the industry.
• Develop and maintain relationship with clients by providing professional and specialized financial solutions in all areas.
• Assist in Transaction Memos and provide relationship background and financial information support, as necessary.
• Provide support in the structuring of credits in line with business potentials.
• Manage and deepen relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Win new accounts and resuscitate dormant relationships.
• Market the bank’s products to meet customer needs.
• Initiate development of products required to meet customer needs.

Education

• Minimum Education: First Degree or its equivalent in any discipline preferably business-related.
• Higher Degrees and relevant Professional Certificate will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum experience – 3 years relevant banking (marketing and credit) experience

Knowledge

• Good Knowledge of the business environment
• Credit/Risk Management
• Banking structure, policies, and procedures
• Customer Service
• Strategic Business Planning

Skill/Competencies

• Negotiation skills
• Strong networking and relationship
• Management skills
• Reasoning and analytical skills
• Deal structuring skills
• Strong credit and marketing skills
• Excellent people management skills
• IT and Computer appreciation
• Communications skills (written and oral)
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Assessment and Structuring
• Marketing/ Sales
• Business/ Product Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Budget Planning & Control
• Financial Analysis Business
• Operational Strategy

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Book quality assets and ensure effective portfolio monitoring for early detection of defaults.
• Work closely with the Business Manager in the execution of the team’s functions and activities.
• Champion the drive for deposit mobilization and trade transaction
• Provide the best customer service available in the industry.
• Develop and maintain relationship with clients by providing professional and specialized financial solutions in all areas.
• Assist in Transaction Memos and provide relationship background and financial information support, as necessary.
• Provide support in the structuring of credits in line with business potentials.
• Manage and deepen relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Win new accounts and resuscitate dormant relationships.
• Market the bank’s products to meet customer needs.
• Initiate development of products required to meet customer needs.

Education

• Minimum Education: First Degree or its equivalent in any discipline preferably business-related.
• Higher Degrees and relevant Professional Certificate will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum experience – 3 years relevant banking (marketing and credit) experience

Knowledge

• Good Knowledge of the business environment
• Credit/Risk Management
• Banking structure, policies, and procedures
• Customer Service
• Strategic Business Planning

Skill/Competencies

• Negotiation skills
• Strong networking and relationship
• Management skills
• Reasoning and analytical skills
• Deal structuring skills
• Strong credit and marketing skills
• Excellent people management skills
• IT and Computer appreciation
• Communications skills (written and oral)
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Assessment and Structuring
• Marketing/ Sales
• Business/ Product Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Budget Planning & Control
• Financial Analysis Business
• Operational Strategy

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Book quality assets and ensure effective portfolio monitoring for early detection of defaults.
• Work closely with the Business Manager in the execution of the team’s functions and activities.
• Champion the drive for deposit mobilization and trade transaction
• Provide the best customer service available in the industry.
• Develop and maintain relationship with clients by providing professional and specialized financial solutions in all areas.
• Assist in Transaction Memos and provide relationship background and financial information support, as necessary.
• Provide support in the structuring of credits in line with business potentials.
• Manage and deepen relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Win new accounts and resuscitate dormant relationships.
• Market the bank’s products to meet customer needs.
• Initiate development of products required to meet customer needs.

Education

• Minimum Education: First Degree or its equivalent in any discipline preferably business-related.
• Higher Degrees and relevant Professional Certificate will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum experience – 3 years relevant banking (marketing and credit) experience

Knowledge

• Good Knowledge of the business environment
• Credit/Risk Management
• Banking structure, policies, and procedures
• Customer Service
• Strategic Business Planning

Skill/Competencies

• Negotiation skills
• Strong networking and relationship
• Management skills
• Reasoning and analytical skills
• Deal structuring skills
• Strong credit and marketing skills
• Excellent people management skills
• IT and Computer appreciation
• Communications skills (written and oral)
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Assessment and Structuring
• Marketing/ Sales
• Business/ Product Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Budget Planning & Control
• Financial Analysis Business
• Operational Strategy

go to method of application »

Duties & Responsibilities

• Book quality assets and ensure effective portfolio monitoring for early detection of defaults.
• Work closely with the Business Manager in the execution of the team’s functions and activities.
• Champion the drive for deposit mobilization and trade transaction
• Provide the best customer service available in the industry.
• Develop and maintain relationship with clients by providing professional and specialized financial solutions in all areas.
• Assist in Transaction Memos and provide relationship background and financial information support, as necessary.
• Provide support in the structuring of credits in line with business potentials.
• Manage and deepen relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Win new accounts and resuscitate dormant relationships.
• Market the bank’s products to meet customer needs.
• Initiate development of products required to meet customer needs.

Education

• Minimum Education: First Degree or its equivalent in any discipline preferably business-related.
• Higher Degrees and relevant Professional Certificate will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum experience – 3 years relevant banking (marketing and credit) experience

Knowledge

• Good Knowledge of the business environment
• Credit/Risk Management
• Banking structure, policies, and procedures
• Customer Service
• Strategic Business Planning

Skill/Competencies

• Negotiation skills
• Strong networking and relationship
• Management skills
• Reasoning and analytical skills
• Deal structuring skills
• Strong credit and marketing skills
• Excellent people management skills
• IT and Computer appreciation
• Communications skills (written and oral)
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Assessment and Structuring
• Marketing/ Sales
• Business/ Product Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Budget Planning & Control
• Financial Analysis Business
• Operational Strategy

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Book quality assets and ensure effective portfolio monitoring for early detection of defaults.
• Work closely with the Business Manager in the execution of the team’s functions and activities.
• Champion the drive for deposit mobilization and trade transaction
• Provide the best customer service available in the industry.
• Develop and maintain relationship with clients by providing professional and specialized financial solutions in all areas.
• Assist in Transaction Memos and provide relationship background and financial information support, as necessary.
• Provide support in the structuring of credits in line with business potentials.
• Manage and deepen relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Win new accounts and resuscitate dormant relationships.
• Market the bank’s products to meet customer needs.
• Initiate development of products required to meet customer needs.

Education

• Minimum Education: First Degree or its equivalent in any discipline preferably business-related.
• Higher Degrees and relevant Professional Certificate will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum experience – 3 years relevant banking (marketing and credit) experience

Knowledge

• Good Knowledge of the business environment
• Credit/Risk Management
• Banking structure, policies, and procedures
• Customer Service
• Strategic Business Planning

Skill/Competencies

• Negotiation skills
• Strong networking and relationship
• Management skills
• Reasoning and analytical skills
• Deal structuring skills
• Strong credit and marketing skills
• Excellent people management skills
• IT and Computer appreciation
• Communications skills (written and oral)
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Assessment and Structuring
• Marketing/ Sales
• Business/ Product Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Budget Planning & Control
• Financial Analysis Business
• Operational Strategy

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Book quality assets and ensure effective portfolio monitoring for early detection of defaults.
• Work closely with the Business Manager in the execution of the team’s functions and activities.
• Champion the drive for deposit mobilization and trade transaction
• Provide the best customer service available in the industry.
• Develop and maintain relationship with clients by providing professional and specialized financial solutions in all areas.
• Assist in Transaction Memos and provide relationship background and financial information support, as necessary.
• Provide support in the structuring of credits in line with business potentials.
• Manage and deepen relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Win new accounts and resuscitate dormant relationships.
• Market the bank’s products to meet customer needs.
• Initiate development of products required to meet customer needs.

Education

• Minimum Education: First Degree or its equivalent in any discipline preferably business-related.
• Higher Degrees and relevant Professional Certificate will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum experience – 3 years relevant banking (marketing and credit) experience

Knowledge

• Good Knowledge of the business environment
• Credit/Risk Management
• Banking structure, policies, and procedures
• Customer Service
• Strategic Business Planning

Skill/Competencies

• Negotiation skills
• Strong networking and relationship
• Management skills
• Reasoning and analytical skills
• Deal structuring skills
• Strong credit and marketing skills
• Excellent people management skills
• IT and Computer appreciation
• Communications skills (written and oral)
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Assessment and Structuring
• Marketing/ Sales
• Business/ Product Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Budget Planning & Control
• Financial Analysis Business
• Operational Strategy

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Book quality assets and ensure effective portfolio monitoring for early detection of defaults.
• Work closely with the Business Manager in the execution of the team’s functions and activities.
• Champion the drive for deposit mobilization and trade transaction
• Provide the best customer service available in the industry.
• Develop and maintain relationship with clients by providing professional and specialized financial solutions in all areas.
• Assist in Transaction Memos and provide relationship background and financial information support, as necessary.
• Provide support in the structuring of credits in line with business potentials.
• Manage and deepen relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Win new accounts and resuscitate dormant relationships.
• Market the bank’s products to meet customer needs.
• Initiate development of products required to meet customer needs.

Education

• Minimum Education: First Degree or its equivalent in any discipline preferably business-related.
• Higher Degrees and relevant Professional Certificate will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum experience – 3 years relevant banking (marketing and credit) experience

Knowledge

• Good Knowledge of the business environment
• Credit/Risk Management
• Banking structure, policies, and procedures
• Customer Service
• Strategic Business Planning

Skill/Competencies

• Negotiation skills
• Strong networking and relationship
• Management skills
• Reasoning and analytical skills
• Deal structuring skills
• Strong credit and marketing skills
• Excellent people management skills
• IT and Computer appreciation
• Communications skills (written and oral)
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Assessment and Structuring
• Marketing/ Sales
• Business/ Product Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Budget Planning & Control
• Financial Analysis Business
• Operational Strategy

go to method of application »

Duties & Responsibilities

• Book quality assets and ensure effective portfolio monitoring for early detection of defaults.
• Work closely with the Business Manager in the execution of the team’s functions and activities.
• Champion the drive for deposit mobilization and trade transaction
• Provide the best customer service available in the industry.
• Develop and maintain relationship with clients by providing professional and specialized financial solutions in all areas.
• Assist in Transaction Memos and provide relationship background and financial information support, as necessary.
• Provide support in the structuring of credits in line with business potentials.
• Manage and deepen relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Win new accounts and resuscitate dormant relationships.
• Market the bank’s products to meet customer needs.
• Initiate development of products required to meet customer needs.

Education

• Minimum Education: First Degree or its equivalent in any discipline preferably business-related.
• Higher Degrees and relevant Professional Certificate will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum experience – 3 years relevant banking (marketing and credit) experience

Knowledge

• Good Knowledge of the business environment
• Credit/Risk Management
• Banking structure, policies, and procedures
• Customer Service
• Strategic Business Planning

Skill/Competencies

• Negotiation skills
• Strong networking and relationship
• Management skills
• Reasoning and analytical skills
• Deal structuring skills
• Strong credit and marketing skills
• Excellent people management skills
• IT and Computer appreciation
• Communications skills (written and oral)
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Assessment and Structuring
• Marketing/ Sales
• Business/ Product Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Budget Planning & Control
• Financial Analysis Business
• Operational Strategy

go to method of application »

Duties & Responsibilities

• Book quality assets and ensure effective portfolio monitoring for early detection of defaults.
• Work closely with the Business Manager in the execution of the team’s functions and activities.
• Champion the drive for deposit mobilization and trade transaction
• Provide the best customer service available in the industry.
• Develop and maintain relationship with clients by providing professional and specialized financial solutions in all areas.
• Assist in Transaction Memos and provide relationship background and financial information support, as necessary.
• Provide support in the structuring of credits in line with business potentials.
• Manage and deepen relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Win new accounts and resuscitate dormant relationships.
• Market the bank’s products to meet customer needs.
• Initiate development of products required to meet customer needs.

Education

• Minimum Education: First Degree or its equivalent in any discipline preferably business-related.
• Higher Degrees and relevant Professional Certificate will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum experience – 3 years relevant banking (marketing and credit) experience

Knowledge

• Good Knowledge of the business environment
• Credit/Risk Management
• Banking structure, policies, and procedures
• Customer Service
• Strategic Business Planning

Skill/Competencies

• Negotiation skills
• Strong networking and relationship
• Management skills
• Reasoning and analytical skills
• Deal structuring skills
• Strong credit and marketing skills
• Excellent people management skills
• IT and Computer appreciation
• Communications skills (written and oral)
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Assessment and Structuring
• Marketing/ Sales
• Business/ Product Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Budget Planning & Control
• Financial Analysis Business
• Operational Strategy