Jobs at First Bank of Nigeria

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Macroeconomic Intelligence & Insight Development.

• Lead analysis of macroeconomic and policy developments across global and domestic markets.
• Translate macro trends into implications for the Bank's balance sheet, sectors, and client segments.
• Contribute to position notes, outlook reports, and strategic briefs.

Regional & Cross-Border Economic Intelligence

• Lead development of macroeconomic insights across the Bank's subsidiary and international markets.
• Contribute to regional macro risk heatmaps and comparative country analysis.
• Translate cross-country developments into implications for treasury positioning, corporate expansion, and client engagement.
• Support alignment of macro intelligence across Nigeria and subsidiary markets to ensure a consistent Group-wide view.

Forecasting & Scenario Analysis

• Develop and maintain forecasts across inflation, GDP, FX, and interest rates.
• Build and refine forecasting assumptions and analytical frameworks.
• Conduct scenario analysis, including downside and stress cases.
• Deliver structured macroeconomic inputs into ALCO, including forward-looking views on liquidity, rates, and FX.
• Support development of Monthly Macroeconomic Assumptions to inform planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Contribute to CEO/MD briefing materials and strategic macro narratives.
• Conduct scenario analysis to support balance sheet positioning and risk assessment.

Enterprise Intelligence & Business Linkage.

•   Contribute to the development of proprietary economic intelligence products (e.g., indices, sector insights, market frameworks).
• Translate macroeconomic developments into actionable insights for business units, including Corporate Banking, Treasury, Retail, Private Banking, and Subsidiaries.
• Support integration of macro intelligence into client engagement, deposit mobilisation, and sector analysis conversations.
• Align analytical outputs with the Bank's broader growth and market positioning objectives.

Content Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

•  Draft and review economic intelligence outputs and executive summaries.
• Lead development of presentations for ALCO, Board, and senior management.
• Translate complex analysis into concise, decision-relevant slides.
• Support preparation for senior-level engagements (clients, regulators, investors). Contribute to briefing materials and talking points for the Chief Economist.

MANNING REQUIREMENTS/KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Strong macroeconomic and financial market expertise.
• Proven forecasting capability across key macro variables.
• Ability to link macro trends to banking and sector implications.
• Advanced PowerPoint and executive presentation capability.
• Strong writing and structured thinking.
• High attention to detail and quality control discipline

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Experience

• 5-8 years’ relevant experience in economic research, banking consulting, or market intelligence.
• Demonstrated experience producing macroeconomic analysis or strategic insights

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Macroeconomic Intelligence & Monitoring

• Track global and domestic macroeconomic developments across growth, inflation, FX, interest rates, and policy direction.
• Maintain high-frequency data trackers and structured macro dashboards
• Support production of weekly economic intelligence notes and market updates

Regional & Subsidiary Intelligence Support

• Support macroeconomic tracking and profiling across the Bank's subsidiary and international markets
• Contribute to development of regional macro profiles and comparative risk assessments
• Assist in building cross-country datasets to support Group-level insights
• Support analysis of cross-border trends impacting FX flows, trade activity, and client segments

Data Analysis & Forecasting Support

• Support basic forecasting across key macroeconomic variables (GDP, inflation, FX, interest rates)
• Maintain forecast trackers and update assumptions in line with evolving data
• Conduct scenario checks and sensitivity analysis
• Support preparation of macroeconomic inputs for ALCO and internal committees

Enterprise Intelligence Support

•  Support development of proprietary economic intelligence outputs (e.g., indices, sector insights, market trackers)
• Assist in translating macroeconomic developments into insights relevant for business units and client engagement
• Support data inputs for internal tools and intelligence products

Insight Development, Presentation & Communication

• Translate data into structured insights, charts, and concise narratives
• Draft sections of economic notes, internal briefs, and thematic outputs
• Develop high-quality slides for internal use (e.g., ALCO, management discussions)
• Ensure outputs are visually clear, structured, and aligned with Bank standards

MANNING REQUIREMENTS/KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Strong grounding in macroeconomics and financial markets
• Basic forecasting capability across key macro indicators
• Strong PowerPoint (or equivalent) design capability
• Proficiency in Excel for data handling and analysis
• Clear writing with the ability to simplify complex information
• Strong attention to detail and execution discipline

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or related field.

Experience

• 2–4 years’ relevant experience in research, banking, consulting, or economic analysis.
• Exposure to macroeconomic or financial market analysis is an advantage