🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ First Bank of Nigeria Limited – 7 Positions

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is Nigeria's largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings. With more than 10 million customer accounts, FirstBank has over 750 branches providing a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services. The Bank has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank DRC, FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone and FBNBank Senegal, as well as its Representative Offices in Johannesburg, Beijing and Abu Dhabi.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Category Specialist (Technology)
2.) FirstBank Sales Academy Program
3.) Relationship Manager, Retail Banking (North Division)
4.) Team Lead, Visa Settlement
5.) Relationship Manager, Retail Banking
6.) Associate II, Corporate Finance & Capital Optimization
7.) Legal Officer

Job Title: Category Specialist (Technology)

Job Identification: 946
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Objective(s)

• To support the Category Manager in ensuring that sourcing, tendering and prompt delivery of Technology portfolio (software, hardware, application development and managed services) in line with the Category Strategy
• To manage sourcing activities for relevant category and support the implementation of Category Strategies.
• To efficiently manage the Bank’s expenditure budget (CAPEX and OPEX) for category related procurement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement Technology Category Management strategies and activities across multiple dimensions, including category analysis, contract implementation, and supplier relationship improvement initiatives to increase market competitiveness and sustain ongoing category improvements
• Proactively work with Category Manager (Technology) to identify and plan category related procurement activities for the financial year and periodically review category spend to identify and pursue strategic sourcing and demand management opportunities
• Execute Go-To-Market strategies utilizing an end-to-end value chain approach -specifically, obtain complete and accurate business requirements from the end users, develop RFx (RFI/RFQ/RFP) documents and identification of qualified vendors; manage source to contract until PO Is created
• Collate responses from vendors and liase with the various committee (TEC, PMC) for evaluation
• Ensure compliance to the Bank’s Procurement Policy, standards and guidelines for all category related products or services
• Conduct vendor contract negotiations with suppliers to procure category related products/services to ensure best value regarding pricing and quality
• Ensure adherence to defined parameters for quality assurance of goods/services received as well as the escalation route for complaints/rejection.
• Prepare periodic report of trend analysis for procurement volumes and cycles to support the various category management activities
• Proactively perform market surveys to verify competitiveness of purchase prices and best value goods specifications for procurement categories
• Identify relevant external market trends with respect to the technology industry
• Provide input for supplier appraisal via supplier audits, performance evaluations etc. to validate ability of suppliers to meet defined standards and rate suppliers accordingly
• Collaborate with centralized admin for invoicing and payment of suppliers and resolve or escalate identified issues (if any)
• Supervise and coach Category Analysts
• Undertake any other responsibilities as requested by the Category Manager in accordance with the scope and responsibilities of the role
• Comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Hand book of the Bank

Requirements
Education:

• BSC. (First degree) Social Sciences.  Higher Degrees/Professional Certifications (an added advantage).
• Minimum of CIPS Diploma or relevant certifications (CPIM, CPP, CSCP)

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Title: FirstBank Sales Academy Program

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Book quality assets and ensure effective portfolio monitoring for early detection of defaults.
• 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.
• Ensure efficient service and maintenance of existing customers.
• Ensure zero tolerance for inactive/dormant accounts.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Business Manager

Eligibility Requirements

• A good First Degree or its equivalent from a reputable institution with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) or HND (Upper Credit) in any discipline.
• Maximum of 30 years by 30 June 2024.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in sales/marketing in a Microfinance Bank/Other Financial Institutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.

Application Closing Date
5th June, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Relationship Manager, Retail Banking (North Division)

Job Identification: 1069
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Book quality assets and ensure effective portfolio monitoring for early detection of defaults.
• 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.
• Ensure efficient service and maintenance of existing customer.
• Ensure zero tolerance for inactive/dormant accounts.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Business Manager.

Job Requirements
Education:

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

Experience:

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

Knowledge:

• Financial advisory
• Good Knowledge of the business environment
• Credit/Risk Management
• Banking structure, policies, and procedures
• Banking Operations, Products & Services
• Customer Service
• Marketing/ Sales
• Business/ Product Development
• Budget Planning & Control
• Financial Analysis Business/ Operational Strategy
• Strategic Business Planning

Application Closing Date
7th June, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Title: Team Lead, Visa Settlement

Job Identification: 1066
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Objective(s)

• Supervise and manage the VISA Settlement Desks In line with stated processes and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises the prompt and accurate settlement of all variants of the VISA Card (Classic, Gold, Premium and prepaid) across the different transaction types (Domestic &  International transactions) and across the available channels (ATM, POS and Web)
• Oversees the timely and accurate treatment of all VISA Dispense errors, chargebacks, representments, cash disbursement reversal adjustments and refunds.
• Manages the settlement of VISA First Pay link transactions.
• Partner with Account monitoring and Investigating team in the review and resolution of reconciliation entries on Visa related accounts
• Supervises timely upload of all  off cycle, annual and monthly credit card repayment as
• Processing of upload files from other sections of the unit.
• Manages the correct recognition of fees, charges and income for all VISA transactions.
• Ensures prompt and accurate funding of offshore accounts.
• Ensure timely resolution of discrepancies and enquiries on customers’ accounts and merchant settlements related to VISA transactions.
• Monitor and close all SLAs emanating from VISA settlement activity.
• Ensure proper and adequate stakeholders’ engagement as the need arises.
• Ensures a database of VISA activity files are maintained and updated.
• Review with the business and processing of VISA International monthly billing to the Bank (training costs, issuer fees, acquirer fees, etc.)

Application Closing Date
5th June, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Relationship Manager, Retail Banking

Job Identification: 1065
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of retail marketing staff to ensure timely and efficient service delivery to customers.
• Promote the sales and service culture through coaching, guidance and staff motivation
• Ensure achievement of monthly and annual targets
• Approve expenditure for the branch marketing team within limits
• Ensure branch operating cost is within approved budget
• Ensure zero tolerance for inactive/dormant accounts
• Manage all staff in the team to achieve increased value creation, volume of business and enhanced profitability for the bank
• Ensure effective risk asset appraisal, disbursement and monitoring
• Provide timely and accurate reports in prescribed formats and intervals
• Ensure excellent working relationship with the branch operations staff
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Group Head.

Job Requirements
Education:

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

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience and at least 2 years in management position with responsibility in Retail & marketing units, relationship management, product management and Marketing and retail sales.

Knowledge:

• Financial advisory
• Good Knowledge of the business environment
• Credit/Risk Management
• Banking structure, policies, and procedures
• Banking Operations, Products & Services
• Customer Service
• Marketing/ Sales
• Business/ Product Development
• Budget Planning & Control
• Financial Analysis Business/ Operational Strategy
• Strategic Business Planning

Application Closing Date
6th June, 2024 (07:13 PM).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Title: Associate II, Corporate Finance & Capital Optimization

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Promote policies, processes, and guidelines to enhance corporate finance, capital management, ratings, and investment activities of FirstBank group.
• Execute inorganic growth plans (M&A, partnerships, etc.) of FirstBank group.
• Prepare the valuation of investments opportunities as well as optimization of same for value accretive purposes.
• Execute the end-to-end management of capital across all group entities, including ICAAP.
• Ensure compliance with the group capital management framework.
• Execute capital raising of all forms, including tier I and tier II.
• Support the actualize the allocation of capital as required to optimize shareholder value.
• Manage the bank’s portfolio of investments to optimize returns.
• Plan the evolution of the bank’s credit rating.
• Facilitate the bank’s credit rating process to achieve set target credit rating.
• Facilitate all other corporate finance activities of operating entities in FirstBank group.
• Coordinate all relevant management, board and regulatory approvals for capital raising corporate finance decisions and investments of the FirstBank group.
• Track performance of corporate finance activities post-acquisition to quantify value accretion gained.
• Provide insight on the financial performance of potential targets and expected value accretion from transactions.
• Recommend optimal transaction structures for corporate finance transactions for the FirstBank group.
• Track activities required to ensure target rating is obtained once achieved.
• Prepare reports and presentation to engage the management committee (MANCO) and Board of Directors on potential targets and transaction opportunities.
• Perform periodic scanning of the industry for corporate finance and investment opportunities.

Job Requirments
Education:

• First Degree in Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• Strong preference for postgraduate degree or other professional qualification CFA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, MBA.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years working experience in corporate finance, investment banking and capital management in Financial Services or related industry.
• 6+ years of proven track record in Financial Analysis, Financial accounting and reporting.

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Legal Officer

Job Identification: 1057
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides, under the guidance of the Team Lead, legal advisory services in respect of various contracts to SBUs, SRFs and the Bank’s subsidiaries with respect to structured finance, project finance, international trade, oil & gas financing, derivatives, telecommunications financing (operators, service providers and dealers) highlighting the Bank’s attendant obligations, privileges and rights and consequences of breach of such contracts.
• Researches and prepares legal opinions on basic day-to-day issues bothering on the Unit’s activities.
• Attending meetings with SBUs and other SRFs for purposes of negotiating terms and conditions of commercial transaction to be entered into by the Bank.
• Prepares the drafts of all species of local and cross-border Bonds and Guarantees and vets/reviews drafts of same prepared by counterparties to ensure there are no adverse clauses and that the interest of the Bank is adequately protected and understudies the Team Lead and Guarantee Supervisors in the Department in the art of Bonds and Guarantee drafting and reviews.
• Supports the Team Lead in the actualization of numerous product and service offerings, alliances, partnerships and other synergistic relationships created by the Products & Channels Unit.
• Prepares, reviews and vets a wide range of documentation, including but not limited to letter of domiciliation,
  Indemnities, Irrevocable Remittance Undertakings, Irrevocable Standard Payment Orders, Letters of Comfort, Letters of Support, Letters of Intent, etc.
• Prepare Loan Agreements, Corporate Guarantees, Sales & Collection Agreements, Letters of Hypothecation,
  Equipment Leases, Deeds of Release etc.
• Conducts, analyzes, and interprets searches on Certificates of Registration/Incorporation of corporate entities.
• Supports the Team Lead and Unit Head in the provision of general advisory services to the Bank’s subsidiaries.
• Ensures compliance with the principles and policies contained in the Information Security Handbook.
• Works with External Solicitors to verify genuineness of Letters of Administration and probate documents
• Follows up on External Counsel on briefs assigned to them, including but not limited to the processes involved in the preparation and filing of legal pleadings, motions, etc
• Ensures compliance with the principles and policies contained in the Business Continuity Management Handbook.
• Assists the Team Lead and Unit Head in the Unit’s involvement in, and compliance with the Bank’s Information Security Management Policies, Business Continuity Management, BS25999, ISO 27001, and initiatives, internal audit outcomes and compliance with recommendations, ICAFAS, Business Performance Management, PSQA etc.

Job Requirements
Education:

•  Minimum Education: First Degree in Law and Professional Certificate of Barrister at Law (compulsory).

Experience:

• Minimum experience: At least two years post call, legal practice in chambers.

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2024 (11:02 AM).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online