Urgent Recruitment @ First Bank of Nigeria Limited – 6 Positions

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is recruiting to fill the following positions.

1.) Strategy Associate
2.) Marketing Services Coordinator, Creative / Illustrator
3.) Project Manager (Architecture)
4.) Project Officer, Construction & Maintenance (Quantity Surveyor)
5.) Project Officer, Construction & Maintenance (Estate Management)
6.) Group Head - Public Sector Group (North 2)

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.

Job Identification: 148
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Objective(s)

• Support strategic customer acquisition through the development of winning client/customer pitches and proposals.
• Drive subsidiary growth aspiration through the articulation of pragmatic and impactful strategic plans for the subsidiaries.
• Provide support for the executive of subsidiaries’ go-to-market strategic initiatives.
• Support the bank’s continuous improvement journey by monitoring the external and competitive environment to distill key insights for decision making.
• Support the Bank’s industry thought leadership positioning and aspiration through the development of high quality contents for the Bank’s external engagements and events.

Duties & Responsibilities

• • Reporting directly to the Head, Strategy, this individual will serve as the key resource for developing the overall Subsidiary Strategy for the Banking Group as well as supporting the execution of key go-to-market strategic initiatives towards the achievement of identified goals.
  • Lead the development and communication of the strategy for subsidiaries. This includes, but is not limited to, developing an overall strategy for the bank subsidiaries based on the Commercial Banking Group corporate strategy and assisting in cascading it down.
  • Support the implementation of the strategy of the subsidiaries, focus towards maximizing market share, shareholders wealth and increasing profit by translating strategic objectives into practical plans and goals.

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• Provide analytical framework to define and implement the subsidiaries’ strategic plan, develop strategy maps that incorporates financial, customer, internal processing and employee capability objectives.
• Provide analytical and value-added insights to Subsidiaries’ Management on market and business trends, consumer innovation and patterns, financial structure, macroeconomic factors and demographic potentials.
• Support strategic customer acquisition through the development of winning client/customer pitches and proposals, working with SBU leadership teams.
• Support the bank’s continuous improvement journey by monitoring the external and competitive environment to distill key insights for decision making.
• Support the Bank’s industry thought leadership positioning and aspiration through the development of high quality contents for the Bank’s external engagements and events.
• Direct, synthesize and execute insights gained from market analysis, internal capability assessments, competitor intelligence, customer research, product assessment and financial analysis and modeling.
• Present new ideas for growth of individual subsidiaries through understanding competitive actions and market trends in the industry locally and internationally with strategic intent of influencing and directing management thought
• Support the coordination and planning of the annual Board Strategy Retreat event for the Commercial Bank and subsidiaries including making presentations on industry insight to assist the Commercial Banking Management in its decision-making function; coordinating presentations of each member of the Management Committee and relevant (SRFs) to ensure appropriate message is delivered to the Board and Management.
• Comply with relevant industry policies and regulation, remaining alert to business risks and compliance issues.

Job Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in Economics or related discipline.
• Postgraduate Degree or other professional qualification may be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
2nd September, 2022 at 02:09 PM.

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

Job Identification: 478
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Objective(s)

• To produce creative designs that communicate the group’s and bank’s product and corporate messages in line with brand guidelines and policies to ensure brand consistency across all touchpoints.
• To develop concept, strategy and provide direction for the executing briefs

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the alternate (in-house) creative force for major internal and external advertising and communications digital campaigns, ensuring the Banking Group are not totally dependent on external Agencies and consultants for its advertising and communications needs.
• Software proficiency: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Zbrush, Autodesk Maya, Toon Boom Harmony. CorelDraw, Photoshop, Microsoft Office - Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Specialties in these areas will be an added advantage: Art Directing, App + UI Design, Logo Design, Illustration, Infographics, Animation (2D / 3D),s Videography
• Supporting in updating the Group’s and Bank’s Corporate Identity/Brand Style Guide and ensuring that it is adhered to across ALL touch points
• Develop internal and external advertising and communications materials for major corporate, product and subsidiary briefs that require urgent execution such as:
  • Infographics
  • Illustrations
  • Cartoons
  • Animations
  • Videos / Skits
  • Eflyers
  • HTML
  • Desktop and screen savers
  • Social media adaptations
  • Roll up, Portal & Website Banners
  • Inbranch Posters
  • DeadMan door designs
  • ATM Branding (screen, shield, designs)
• Merchandise designs for events and the brand shop
• Develop creatives that suit brief and digital content calendar through sketches or 'storyboards' or 'roughs' or 'scamps' (print) to communicate ideas
• Regulating and upgrading corporate and visual look and feel of the brand across all social media platforms
• Innovatively redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time using appropriate tools
• Assist external design and production consultants in the development of visuals and brand collaterals, ensuring that the finer points of the brand’s Corporate Identity system, conventions and protocols are strictly adhered to.
• Source, maintain and manage an image bank for use advising on image use rights and obligations, expiration timelines and purchase costs and conditions.

Job Requirements
Education:

• Minimum Education: Degree/Higher Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts, Architecture, Engineering, Social Science or related discipline will be preferred
• Higher Degrees (MBA)/professional Certification will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience:

• 4 years working experience with a minimum of 2 years’ cognate experience in a leadership role in the area of arts
• Knowledge of Brand Architecture, CI, Project management, Stakeholder management.

Skills:

• Proficiency in CorelDraw, Photoshop, Microsoft Office - Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Software proficiency: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Zbrush, Autodesk Maya, Toon Boom Harmony.
• Specialties in these areas will be an added advantage:
• Art Directing, App + UI Design, Logo Design, Illustration, Infographics, Animation (2D / 3D),s Videography

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2022 at 08:00 PM.

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

Job Identification: 345
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

• End-to-end management (plan, implement, manage, evaluate and review) of branch development projects such as expansion, relocation and renovation within stipulated deadlines and cost
• Preparation and vetting of architectural drawings/models of branches for the bank’s requirements.
• Preparation of preliminary and working drawings for new service outlets (ATM and branch)
• Preparation of consultant’s brief for special projects for the bank and group at large.
• Supervision of on-going construction projects - new branch buildings, relocation projects and adaptation projects amongst other construction projects
• Prequalification and engagement of consultants and contractors for design as well as construction works.
• Coordination of the activities of external consultants (architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers and mechanical engineers) on bank’s special projects.
• Ensure provision of a conducive physical working environment (space, furniture etc.) for the Bank’s employees and executives to facilitate optimal performance.
• Preparation of detailed progress and cost tracking reports – weekly, monthly and quarterly.
• Facilitate the seamless handover of completed projects to the end users
• Endorsement/preparation of practical completion certificate for construction and remodeling projects.
• Carrying out quality assurance of completed projects.
• Coordination of new design model development for service outlets
• Preparation of material specification used in construction projects.
• Vetting/interpretation of architectural design/structural drawings and bill of quantities in site construction of branches and endowment projects.
• Enlightening contractors on bank’s policies and specifications on construction projects
• Investigation/appraisal of existing site/buildings prior to design/development for branches or other bank use.
• Vetting/approval of subordinates’ design proposals for construction purpose
• Coordination of subordinates’ work schedules for optimal work delivery
• Assigning of jobs to subordinates for resolution with close supervision.
• Ensure that bank operations follow established procedures, policies, regulations and codes as it affect projects and maintenance matter

Job Requirements
Education:

• Minimum Education: HND/B.Sc in Architecture; M.Sc in Architecture.
• Membership of relevant Professional /Regulatory body, Higher Degree (an added advantage).

Experience:

• Minimum experience - 4 years relevant experience needed.

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2022 at 08:52 AM.

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

Job Identification: 474
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

• Short-list pre-qualified contractors to handle projects
• Prepare consultant/contractor’s brief for maintenance works
• Prepare tender documents such as Bill of Quantity, drawings and details specifications
• Invite, analyze/vet, and write proposals and recommendations of works through tendering process
• Communicate, liaise and negotiate internally and externally with stakeholders
• Carry out routine maintenance checks on all facilities to allow for routine preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance works
• Supervise all maintenance/face-lifting contracts in terms of quality and cost from inception to conclusion
• Rectify all maintenance complaints and detected faults
• Prepare valuation certificate, claims, final account and practical completion certificate of projects/maintenance works (contract administration)
• Recommending payment of maintenance work satisfactorily completed.
• Ensure adherence to health safety policy and other requirements on site
• Proper record keeping of contract documents
• Making sure the projects run according to contract duration and cost.
• Participate in planning, design and execution of ATM gallery (offsite & Implant)
• Participate in the coordination/management of ATM deployment and galleries/kiosks construction bank-wide and liaises with relevant departments/SBUs
• Carry out relocation of offices and branches.
• Comply with the principles and policies in the information security hand book

Job Requirements
Education:

• Minimum Education: First Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building or in the built environment
• Membership of relevant Professional /Regulatory body (NIQS, NIOB RICS etc), Project Management Certification (PRINCE2 Foundation, PMP etc), Higher Degree (an added advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum experience: 3 years relevant experience needed

Application Closing Date
29th August, 2022 at 11:02 AM.

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

Job Identification: 473
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

• Short-list pre-qualified contractors to handle projects
• Prepare consultant/contractor’s brief for maintenance works
• Prepare tender documents such as Bill of Quantity, drawings and details specifications
• Invite, analyze/vet, and write proposals and recommendations of works through tendering process
• Communicate, liaise and negotiate internally and externally with stakeholders
• Carry out routine maintenance checks on all facilities to allow for routine preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance works
• Supervise all maintenance/face-lifting contracts in terms of quality and cost from inception to conclusion
• Rectify all maintenance complaints and detected faults
• Prepare valuation certificate, claims, final account and practical completion certificate of projects/maintenance works (contract administration)
• Recommending payment of maintenance work satisfactorily completed.
• Ensure adherence to health safety policy and other requirements on site
• Proper record keeping of contract documents
• Making sure the projects run according to contract duration and cost.
• Participate in planning, design and execution of ATM gallery (offsite & Implant)
• Participate in the coordination/management of ATM deployment and galleries/kiosks construction bank-wide and liaises with relevant departments/SBUs
• Carry out relocation of offices and branches.
• Comply with the principles and policies in the information security hand book

Job Requirements
Education:

• Minimum Education: First Degree in Civil Engineering, Building or in the built environment
• Membership of relevant Professional /Regulatory body (NSE, NIOB etc, COREN,COBON etc), Project Management Certification (PRINCE2 Foundation, PMP etc), Higher Degree (an added advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum experience: 3 years relevant experience needed

Application Closing Date
29th August, 2022 at 11:03 AM.

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

Job Identification: 648
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop the strategy for Business Development within the MDAs/govt. parastatal of its business region.
• Ensure significant increase in market share within the group.
• Drive performance of the Group.
• Ensure effective relationship management and building new and existing customers.
• Optimally exploiting new and existing opportunities in the market.
• Contributes towards the achievement of established marketing goals/objectives through implementation of marketing strategies and plans within the assigned area of jurisdiction.
• Generate leads and identify new business opportunities.

Education

• First Degree in any discipline.
• Higher Degrees / Professional Certification is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum experience: 10 years relevant banking experience (of which marketing experience) has been obtained at middle management level.

Key Competency Requirements:
Knowledge:

• Strategic/Business Planning
• Bank structure, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of government structure, policies and initiatives
• Knowledge of political system and power centers in relevant areas.
• Industry knowledge and experience
• Banking operations/services/products
• Regulatory Compliance.

Skill / Competencies:

• Strong leadership and negotiations skills
• Strong networking and Relationship Management skills
• Team building / conflict management
• Strategic Management skills
• Strong marketing and deal structuring skills
• Excellent problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent business development experience
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Assessment and Structuring
• Marketing/ Sales
• Business/ Product Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Client Industry Knowledge
• Budget Planning & Control
• Financial Analysis
• Business/ Operational Strategy.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2022 at 5:44 PM.

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

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.