🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ First Bank of Nigeria Limited – 18 Positions

Job Title: Resident Control Officer (South West)

Job Identification: 1250
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• RCOs shall work independently of clusters in the planning and execution of control review activities and maintenance of assurance oversight of branches under their purview. They are required to move around their assigned branches for periodic in-depth reviews. RCOs report functionally to Cluster Control Managers (CCM) to streamline reporting structure; but remain responsible for the following functions:
• Maintain control oversight over assigned high risk branches
• Utilise existing branch control review template (as minimum control tests) for in-depth review of branch processes and procedures
• Review various transactions of high risk branches under their purview using daily IT Control reports provided and carry out periodic control reviews of loan performance and collaterals
• Follow-up and track identified exceptions and ensure prompt resolution
• Increase the control consciousness of First Bank staff by close monitoring and training
• Educate processors on key changes in the bank’s policies, processes, products and controls and improve processors’ understanding of processes and control by facilitating training sessions
• Encourage self-reporting of errors, control breaches and fraud incidents in branches
• Carry out timely investigation and resolution of customers’ control related complaints
• Ensure strict compliance with Internal Control and Enhancement plans and programs.
• Conduct investigations into fraudulent activities, unusual incident and other activities as may be required by the bank and report on findings to the Cluster Control Manager Conduct enhanced periodic on-the-spot-review of branch activities and report findings to the Cluster Control Manager
• Carry out daily IT Control Report, credit and other reviews that may be required by Internal Control & Enhancement review program as directed by Head, Control Techniques & Standards
• Ensure prompt rendition of month end and other reports of work done
• Ensure complete documentation of all observed policy/procedural breaches observed during control review activities in the assigned high-risk locations
• Ensure prompt closure of internal control, regulatory, and Internal Audit exceptions observed and raised during the conduct of control /audit activities and subsequently tracking of unclosed exceptions.
• Escalate unclosed exceptions through the business operational risk structure, line reporting channels or Business Executive for further engagement.
• Ensure implementation of process enhancement and improved control strategy in the assigned high risk branches.
• Conduct daily review of IT Control Reports and ensure the closure/escalation (to Cluster Control Managers, UORM/BORM/Line Executive) on noted exceptions.
• Escalation of process gaps to Head, Control Techniques & Standards for stakeholder engagement and enhancement as may be required
• Provide on the job training to Branch Operators in assigned high-risk branches and provide control advisory and decision support service to Branch Managers and Branch Team
• 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
• As part of the Bank’s Operational Risk Management Framework, identify, assess and report new risks, issues and incidents in identified high-risk branches and escalate to UORM/BORM/Process Owner/Line Executive for resolution and tracking.

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Minimum Education: First Degree preferably in a numerate discipline; higher degrees /MBA/ Possession of professional certification in accounting, Banking or related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum experience – 5 years in Internal Control /Audit Function

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025; 15:47

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

Job Title: Resident Control Officer

Job Identification: 1249
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• RCOs shall work independently of clusters in the planning and execution of control review activities and maintenance of assurance oversight of branches under their purview. They are required to move around their assigned branches for periodic in-depth reviews. RCOs report functionally to Cluster Control Managers (CCM) to streamline reporting structure; but remain responsible for the following functions:
• Maintain control oversight over assigned high risk branches
• Utilise existing branch control review template (as minimum control tests) for in-depth review of branch processes and procedures
• Review various transactions of high risk branches under their purview using daily IT Control reports provided and carry out periodic control reviews of loan performance and collaterals
• Follow-up and track identified exceptions and ensure prompt resolution
• Increase the control consciousness of First Bank staff by close monitoring and training
• Educate processors on key changes in the bank’s policies, processes, products and controls and improve processors’ understanding of processes and control by facilitating training sessions
• Encourage self-reporting of errors, control breaches and fraud incidents in branches
• Carry out timely investigation and resolution of customers’ control related complaints
• Ensure strict compliance with Internal Control and Enhancement plans and programs.
• Conduct investigations into fraudulent activities, unusual incident and other activities as may be required by the bank and report on findings to the Cluster Control Manager Conduct enhanced periodic on-the-spot-review of branch activities and report findings to the Cluster Control Manager
• Carry out daily IT Control Report, credit and other reviews that may be required by Internal Control & Enhancement review program as directed by Head, Control Techniques & Standards
• Ensure prompt rendition of month end and other reports of work done
• Ensure complete documentation of all observed policy/procedural breaches observed during control review activities in the assigned high-risk locations
• Ensure prompt closure of internal control, regulatory, and Internal Audit exceptions observed and raised during the conduct of control /audit activities and subsequently tracking of unclosed exceptions.
• Escalate unclosed exceptions through the business operational risk structure, line reporting channels or Business Executive for further engagement.
• Ensure implementation of process enhancement and improved control strategy in the assigned high risk branches.
• Conduct daily review of IT Control Reports and ensure the closure/escalation (to Cluster Control Managers, UORM/BORM/Line Executive) on noted exceptions.
• Escalation of process gaps to Head, Control Techniques & Standards for stakeholder engagement and enhancement as may be required
• Provide on the job training to Branch Operators in assigned high-risk branches and provide control advisory and decision support service to Branch Managers and Branch Team
• 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
• As part of the Bank’s Operational Risk Management Framework, identify, assess and report new risks, issues and incidents in identified high-risk branches and escalate to UORM/BORM/Process Owner/Line Executive for resolution and tracking.

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Minimum Education: First Degree preferably in a numerate discipline; higher degrees /MBA/ Possession of professional certification in accounting, Banking or related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum experience – 5 years in Internal Control /Audit Function

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025; 15:45

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

Job Title: Cluster Control Officer - North West

Job Identification: 1246
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out maiden visits to new branches to assess the control environment and other equipment for physical control.
• Conduct investigations into fraudulent activities, unusual incidents and other activities under the supervision of the Cluster Control Manager or senior Cluster Control officer.
• Carry out daily IT Control Report, credit and other reviews that may be required by Internal Control & Enhancement review program directed by Cluster Control Manager.
• Ensure prompt rendition of assigned month end and other reports to Cluster Control Managers or as may be required
• Ensure complete documentation of all observed policy/procedural breaches observed in the course of carrying out control activities in the branch.
• Ensure closure of internal control exceptions observed and raised during the conduct of control activities and subsequently tracking of unclosed exceptions. Escalate unclosed exceptions to the Cluster Control Manager for further engagement with other stakeholders.
• Ensure implementation of tasked assignment to improve control strategy in the discharges of functional responsibilities in the branches of coverage and instructed by the Cluster Control Manager.
• Conduct daily review of IT Control Reports and ensure the closure/escalation (to Cluster Control Managers) on noted exceptions.
• Continual escalation of observed process gaps to the Cluster Control Managers and Regional Control Manager
• Providing control advisory and decision Support Service to Branch Managers and Branch Team
• 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

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Minimum Education: First Degree preferably in a numerate discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum experience – 1 years in Internal Control /Audit Function

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025; 15:39

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

Job Title: Cluster Control Officer - North East

Job Identification: 1246
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out maiden visits to new branches to assess the control environment and other equipment for physical control.
• Conduct investigations into fraudulent activities, unusual incidents and other activities under the supervision of the Cluster Control Manager or senior Cluster Control officer.
• Carry out daily IT Control Report, credit and other reviews that may be required by Internal Control & Enhancement review program directed by Cluster Control Manager.
• Ensure prompt rendition of assigned month end and other reports to Cluster Control Managers or as may be required
• Ensure complete documentation of all observed policy/procedural breaches observed in the course of carrying out control activities in the branch.
• Ensure closure of internal control exceptions observed and raised during the conduct of control activities and subsequently tracking of unclosed exceptions. Escalate unclosed exceptions to the Cluster Control Manager for further engagement with other stakeholders.
• Ensure implementation of tasked assignment to improve control strategy in the discharges of functional responsibilities in the branches of coverage and instructed by the Cluster Control Manager.
• Conduct daily review of IT Control Reports and ensure the closure/escalation (to Cluster Control Managers) on noted exceptions.
• Continual escalation of observed process gaps to the Cluster Control Managers and Regional Control Manager
• Providing control advisory and decision Support Service to Branch Managers and Branch Team
• 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

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Minimum Education: First Degree preferably in a numerate discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum experience – 1 years in Internal Control /Audit Function

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025; 15:33

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

Job Title: Cluster Control Officer - South South

Job Identification: 1245
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out maiden visits to new branches to assess the control environment and other equipment for physical control.
• Conduct investigations into fraudulent activities, unusual incidents and other activities under the supervision of the Cluster Control Manager or senior Cluster Control officer.
• Carry out daily IT Control Report, credit and other reviews that may be required by Internal Control & Enhancement review program directed by Cluster Control Manager.
• Ensure prompt rendition of assigned month end and other reports to Cluster Control Managers or as may be required
• Ensure complete documentation of all observed policy/procedural breaches observed in the course of carrying out control activities in the branch.
• Ensure closure of internal control exceptions observed and raised during the conduct of control activities and subsequently tracking of unclosed exceptions. Escalate unclosed exceptions to the Cluster Control Manager for further engagement with other stakeholders.
• Ensure implementation of tasked assignment to improve control strategy in the discharges of functional responsibilities in the branches of coverage and instructed by the Cluster Control Manager.
• Conduct daily review of IT Control Reports and ensure the closure/escalation (to Cluster Control Managers) on noted exceptions.
• Continual escalation of observed process gaps to the Cluster Control Managers and Regional Control Manager
• Providing control advisory and decision Support Service to Branch Managers and Branch Team
• 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

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Minimum Education: First Degree preferably in a numerate discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum experience – 1 years in Internal Control /Audit Function

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025; 15:32

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

Job Title: Cluster Control Officer - South East

Job Identification: 1244
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out maiden visits to new branches to assess the control environment and other equipment for physical control.
• Conduct investigations into fraudulent activities, unusual incidents and other activities under the supervision of the Cluster Control Manager or senior Cluster Control officer.
• Carry out daily IT Control Report, credit and other reviews that may be required by Internal Control & Enhancement review program directed by Cluster Control Manager.
• Ensure prompt rendition of assigned month end and other reports to Cluster Control Managers or as may be required
• Ensure complete documentation of all observed policy/procedural breaches observed in the course of carrying out control activities in the branch.
• Ensure closure of internal control exceptions observed and raised during the conduct of control activities and subsequently tracking of unclosed exceptions. Escalate unclosed exceptions to the Cluster Control Manager for further engagement with other stakeholders.
• Ensure implementation of tasked assignment to improve control strategy in the discharges of functional responsibilities in the branches of coverage and instructed by the Cluster Control Manager.
• Conduct daily review of IT Control Reports and ensure the closure/escalation (to Cluster Control Managers) on noted exceptions.
• Continual escalation of observed process gaps to the Cluster Control Managers and Regional Control Manager
• Providing control advisory and decision Support Service to Branch Managers and Branch Team
• 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

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Minimum Education: First Degree preferably in a numerate discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum experience – 1 years in Internal Control /Audit Function

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025; 15:30

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

Job Title: Cluster Control Officer - South West

Job Identification: 1243
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out maiden visits to new branches to assess the control environment and other equipment for physical control.
• Conduct investigations into fraudulent activities, unusual incidents and other activities under the supervision of the Cluster Control Manager or senior Cluster Control officer.
• Carry out daily IT Control Report, credit and other reviews that may be required by Internal Control & Enhancement review program directed by Cluster Control Manager.
• Ensure prompt rendition of assigned month end and other reports to Cluster Control Managers or as may be required
• Ensure complete documentation of all observed policy/procedural breaches observed in the course of carrying out control activities in the branch.
• Ensure closure of internal control exceptions observed and raised during the conduct of control activities and subsequently tracking of unclosed exceptions. Escalate unclosed exceptions to the Cluster Control Manager for further engagement with other stakeholders.
• Ensure implementation of tasked assignment to improve control strategy in the discharges of functional responsibilities in the branches of coverage and instructed by the Cluster Control Manager.
• Conduct daily review of IT Control Reports and ensure the closure/escalation (to Cluster Control Managers) on noted exceptions.
• Continual escalation of observed process gaps to the Cluster Control Managers and Regional Control Manager
• Providing control advisory and decision Support Service to Branch Managers and Branch Team
• 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

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Minimum Education: First Degree preferably in a numerate discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum experience – 1 year in Internal Control /Audit Function

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025; 15:29

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

Job Title: Cluster Control Officer

Job Identification: 1242
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out maiden visits to new branches to assess the control environment and other equipment for physical control.
• Conduct investigations into fraudulent activities, unusual incidents and other activities under the supervision of the Cluster Control Manager or senior Cluster Control officer.
• Carry out daily IT Control Report, credit and other reviews that may be required by Internal Control & Enhancement review program directed by Cluster Control Manager.
• Ensure prompt rendition of assigned month end and other reports to Cluster Control Managers or as may be required
• Ensure complete documentation of all observed policy/procedural breaches observed in the course of carrying out control activities in the branch.
• Ensure closure of internal control exceptions observed and raised during the conduct of control activities and subsequently tracking of unclosed exceptions. Escalate unclosed exceptions to the Cluster Control Manager for further engagement with other stakeholders.
• Ensure implementation of tasked assignment to improve control strategy in the discharges of functional responsibilities in the branches of coverage and instructed by the Cluster Control Manager.
• Conduct daily review of IT Control Reports and ensure the closure/escalation (to Cluster Control Managers) on noted exceptions.
• Continual escalation of observed process gaps to the Cluster Control Managers and Regional Control Manager
• Providing control advisory and decision Support Service to Branch Managers and Branch Team
• 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

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Minimum Education: First Degree preferably in a numerate discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum experience – 1 years in Internal Control /Audit Function

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025; 15:26

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

Job Title: Resident Control Officer - South South

Job Identification: 1252
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• RCOs shall work independently of clusters in the planning and execution of control review activities and maintenance of assurance oversight of branches under their purview. They are required to move around their assigned branches for periodic in-depth reviews. RCOs report functionally to Cluster Control Managers (CCM) to streamline reporting structure; but remain responsible for the following functions:
• Maintain control oversight over assigned high risk branches
• Utilise existing branch control review template (as minimum control tests) for in-depth review of branch processes and procedures
• Review various transactions of high risk branches under their purview using daily IT Control reports provided and carry out periodic control reviews of loan performance and collaterals
• Follow-up and track identified exceptions and ensure prompt resolution
• Increase the control consciousness of First Bank staff by close monitoring and training
• Educate processors on key changes in the bank’s policies, processes, products and controls and improve processors’ understanding of processes and control by facilitating training sessions
• Encourage self-reporting of errors, control breaches and fraud incidents in branches
• Carry out timely investigation and resolution of customers’ control related complaints
• Ensure strict compliance with Internal Control and Enhancement plans and programs.
• Conduct investigations into fraudulent activities, unusual incident and other activities as may be required by the bank and report on findings to the Cluster Control Manager Conduct enhanced periodic on-the-spot-review of branch activities and report findings to the Cluster Control Manager
• Carry out daily IT Control Report, credit and other reviews that may be required by Internal Control & Enhancement review program as directed by Head, Control Techniques & Standards
• Ensure prompt rendition of month end and other reports of work done
• Ensure complete documentation of all observed policy/procedural breaches observed during control review activities in the assigned high-risk locations
• Ensure prompt closure of internal control, regulatory, and Internal Audit exceptions observed and raised during the conduct of control /audit activities and subsequently tracking of unclosed exceptions.
• Escalate unclosed exceptions through the business operational risk structure, line reporting channels or Business Executive for further engagement.
• Ensure implementation of process enhancement and improved control strategy in the assigned high risk branches.
• Conduct daily review of IT Control Reports and ensure the closure/escalation (to Cluster Control Managers, UORM/BORM/Line Executive) on noted exceptions.
• Escalation of process gaps to Head, Control Techniques & Standards for stakeholder engagement and enhancement as may be required
• Provide on the job training to Branch Operators in assigned high-risk branches and provide control advisory and decision support service to Branch Managers and Branch Team
• 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
• As part of the Bank’s Operational Risk Management Framework, identify, assess and report new risks, issues and incidents in identified high-risk branches and escalate to UORM/BORM/Process Owner/Line Executive for resolution and tracking.

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Minimum Education: First Degree preferably in a numerate discipline; higher degrees /MBA/ Possession of professional certification in accounting, Banking or related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum experience – 5 years in Internal Control /Audit Function

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025; 18:39

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

Job Title: Resident Control Officer - North Central

Job Identification: 1255
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• RCOs shall work independently of clusters in the planning and execution of control review activities and maintenance of assurance oversight of branches under their purview. They are required to move around their assigned branches for periodic in-depth reviews. RCOs report functionally to Cluster Control Managers (CCM) to streamline reporting structure; but remain responsible for the following functions:
• Maintain control oversight over assigned high risk branches
• Utilise existing branch control review template (as minimum control tests) for in-depth review of branch processes and procedures
• Review various transactions of high risk branches under their purview using daily IT Control reports provided and carry out periodic control reviews of loan performance and collaterals
• Follow-up and track identified exceptions and ensure prompt resolution
• Increase the control consciousness of First Bank staff by close monitoring and training
• Educate processors on key changes in the bank’s policies, processes, products and controls and improve processors’ understanding of processes and control by facilitating training sessions
• Encourage self-reporting of errors, control breaches and fraud incidents in branches
• Carry out timely investigation and resolution of customers’ control related complaints
• Ensure strict compliance with Internal Control and Enhancement plans and programs.
• Conduct investigations into fraudulent activities, unusual incident and other activities as may be required by the bank and report on findings to the Cluster Control Manager Conduct enhanced periodic on-the-spot-review of branch activities and report findings to the Cluster Control Manager
• Carry out daily IT Control Report, credit and other reviews that may be required by Internal Control & Enhancement review program as directed by Head, Control Techniques & Standards
• Ensure prompt rendition of month end and other reports of work done
• Ensure complete documentation of all observed policy/procedural breaches observed during control review activities in the assigned high-risk locations
• Ensure prompt closure of internal control, regulatory, and Internal Audit exceptions observed and raised during the conduct of control /audit activities and subsequently tracking of unclosed exceptions.
• Escalate unclosed exceptions through the business operational risk structure, line reporting channels or Business Executive for further engagement.
• Ensure implementation of process enhancement and improved control strategy in the assigned high risk branches.
• Conduct daily review of IT Control Reports and ensure the closure/escalation (to Cluster Control Managers, UORM/BORM/Line Executive) on noted exceptions.
• Escalation of process gaps to Head, Control Techniques & Standards for stakeholder engagement and enhancement as may be required
• Provide on the job training to Branch Operators in assigned high-risk branches and provide control advisory and decision support service to Branch Managers and Branch Team
• 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
• As part of the Bank’s Operational Risk Management Framework, identify, assess and report new risks, issues and incidents in identified high-risk branches and escalate to UORM/BORM/Process Owner/Line Executive for resolution and tracking.

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification

• Minimum Education: First Degree preferably in a numerate discipline; higher degrees /MBA/ Possession of professional certification in accounting, Banking or related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum experience – 5 years in Internal Control /Audit Function

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025; 18:39

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

Job Title: Resident Control Officer - North West

Job Identification: 1254
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• RCOs shall work independently of clusters in the planning and execution of control review activities and maintenance of assurance oversight of branches under their purview.
• They are required to move around their assigned branches for periodic in-depth reviews. RCOs report functionally to Cluster Control Managers (CCM) to streamline reporting structure; but remain responsible for the following functions:
• Maintain control oversight over assigned high risk branches
• Utilise existing branch control review template (as minimum control tests) for in-depth review of branch processes and procedures
• Review various transactions of high risk branches under their purview using daily IT Control reports provided and carry out periodic control reviews of loan performance and collaterals
• Follow-up and track identified exceptions and ensure prompt resolution
• Increase the control consciousness of First Bank staff by close monitoring and training
• Educate processors on key changes in the bank’s policies, processes, products and controls and improve processors’ understanding of processes and control by facilitating training sessions
• Encourage self-reporting of errors, control breaches and fraud incidents in branches
• Carry out timely investigation and resolution of customers’ control related complaints
• Ensure strict compliance with Internal Control and Enhancement plans and programs.
• Conduct investigations into fraudulent activities, unusual incident and other activities as may be required by the bank and report on findings to the Cluster Control Manager Conduct enhanced periodic on-the-spot-review of branch activities and report findings to the Cluster Control Manager
• Carry out daily IT Control Report, credit and other reviews that may be required by Internal Control & Enhancement review program as directed by Head, Control Techniques & Standards
• Ensure prompt rendition of month end and other reports of work done
• Ensure complete documentation of all observed policy/procedural breaches observed during control review activities in the assigned high-risk locations
• Ensure prompt closure of internal control, regulatory, and Internal Audit exceptions observed and raised during the conduct of control /audit activities and subsequently tracking of unclosed exceptions.
• Escalate unclosed exceptions through the business operational risk structure, line reporting channels or Business Executive for further engagement.
• Ensure implementation of process enhancement and improved control strategy in the assigned high risk branches.
• Conduct daily review of IT Control Reports and ensure the closure/escalation (to Cluster Control Managers, UORM/BORM/Line Executive) on noted exceptions.
• Escalation of process gaps to Head, Control Techniques & Standards for stakeholder engagement and enhancement as may be required
• Provide on the job training to Branch Operators in assigned high-risk branches and provide control advisory and decision support service to Branch Managers and Branch Team
• 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
• As part of the Bank’s Operational Risk Management Framework, identify, assess and report new risks, issues and incidents in identified high-risk branches and escalate to UORM/BORM/Process Owner/Line Executive for resolution and tracking.

Job Requirements
Educational Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: First Degree preferably in a numerate discipline; higher degrees /MBA/ Possession of professional certification in accounting, Banking or related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum experience – 5 years in Internal Control /Audit Function

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025; 18:37

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

Job Title: Resident Control Officer - North East

Job Identification: 1253
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• RCOs shall work independently of clusters in the planning and execution of control review activities and maintenance of assurance oversight of branches under their purview.
• They are required to move around their assigned branches for periodic in-depth reviews. RCOs report functionally to Cluster Control Managers (CCM) to streamline reporting structure; but remain responsible for the following functions:
• Maintain control oversight over assigned high risk branches
• Utilise existing branch control review template (as minimum control tests) for in-depth review of branch processes and procedures
• Review various transactions of high risk branches under their purview using daily IT Control reports provided and carry out periodic control reviews of loan performance and collaterals
• Follow-up and track identified exceptions and ensure prompt resolution
• Increase the control consciousness of First Bank staff by close monitoring and training
• Educate processors on key changes in the bank’s policies, processes, products and controls and improve processors’ understanding of processes and control by facilitating training sessions
• Encourage self-reporting of errors, control breaches and fraud incidents in branches
• Carry out timely investigation and resolution of customers’ control related complaints
• Ensure strict compliance with Internal Control and Enhancement plans and programs.
• Conduct investigations into fraudulent activities, unusual incident and other activities as may be required by the bank and report on findings to the Cluster Control Manager Conduct enhanced periodic on-the-spot-review of branch activities and report findings to the Cluster Control Manager
• Carry out daily IT Control Report, credit and other reviews that may be required by Internal Control & Enhancement review program as directed by Head, Control Techniques & Standards
• Ensure prompt rendition of month end and other reports of work done
• Ensure complete documentation of all observed policy/procedural breaches observed during control review activities in the assigned high-risk locations
• Ensure prompt closure of internal control, regulatory, and Internal Audit exceptions observed and raised during the conduct of control /audit activities and subsequently tracking of unclosed exceptions.
• Escalate unclosed exceptions through the business operational risk structure, line reporting channels or Business Executive for further engagement.
• Ensure implementation of process enhancement and improved control strategy in the assigned high risk branches.
• Conduct daily review of IT Control Reports and ensure the closure/escalation (to Cluster Control Managers, UORM/BORM/Line Executive) on noted exceptions.
• Escalation of process gaps to Head, Control Techniques & Standards for stakeholder engagement and enhancement as may be required
• Provide on the job training to Branch Operators in assigned high-risk branches and provide control advisory and decision support service to Branch Managers and Branch Team
• 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
• As part of the Bank’s Operational Risk Management Framework, identify, assess and report new risks, issues and incidents in identified high-risk branches and escalate to UORM/BORM/Process Owner/Line Executive for resolution and tracking.

Job Requirements
Educational Qualifications

• Minimum Education: First Degree preferably in a numerate discipline; higher degrees /MBA/ Possession of professional certification in Accounting, Banking or related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum experience – 5 years in Internal Control /Audit Function.

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025; 18:35

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

Job Title: Resident Control Officer - South East

Job Identification: 1251
Location: Nigeria

Duties and Responsibilities

• RCOs shall work independently of clusters in the planning and execution of control review activities and maintenance of assurance oversight of branches under their purview.
• They are required to move around their assigned branches for periodic in-depth reviews. RCOs report functionally to Cluster Control Managers (CCM) to streamline reporting structure; but remain responsible for the following functions:
• Maintain control oversight over assigned high risk branches
• Utilise existing branch control review template (as minimum control tests) for in-depth review of branch processes and procedures
• Review various transactions of high risk branches under their purview using daily IT Control reports provided and carry out periodic control reviews of loan performance and collaterals
• Follow-up and track identified exceptions and ensure prompt resolution
• Increase the control consciousness of First Bank staff by close monitoring and training
• Educate processors on key changes in the bank’s policies, processes, products and controls and improve processors’ understanding of processes and control by facilitating training sessions
• Encourage self-reporting of errors, control breaches and fraud incidents in branches
• Carry out timely investigation and resolution of customers’ control related complaints
• Ensure strict compliance with Internal Control and Enhancement plans and programs.
• Conduct investigations into fraudulent activities, unusual incident and other activities as may be required by the bank and report on findings to the Cluster Control Manager Conduct enhanced periodic on-the-spot-review of branch activities and report findings to the Cluster Control Manager
• Carry out daily IT Control Report, credit and other reviews that may be required by Internal Control & Enhancement review program as directed by Head, Control Techniques & Standards
• Ensure prompt rendition of month end and other reports of work done
• Ensure complete documentation of all observed policy/procedural breaches observed during control review activities in the assigned high-risk locations
• Ensure prompt closure of internal control, regulatory, and Internal Audit exceptions observed and raised during the conduct of control /audit activities and subsequently tracking of unclosed exceptions.
• Escalate unclosed exceptions through the business operational risk structure, line reporting channels or Business Executive for further engagement.
• Ensure implementation of process enhancement and improved control strategy in the assigned high risk branches.
• Conduct daily review of IT Control Reports and ensure the closure/escalation (to Cluster Control Managers, UORM/BORM/Line Executive) on noted exceptions.
• Escalation of process gaps to Head, Control Techniques & Standards for stakeholder engagement and enhancement as may be required
• Provide on the job training to Branch Operators in assigned high-risk branches and provide control advisory and decision support service to Branch Managers and Branch Team
• 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
• As part of the Bank’s Operational Risk Management Framework, identify, assess and report new risks, issues and incidents in identified high-risk branches and escalate to UORM/BORM/Process Owner/Line Executive for resolution and tracking.

Job Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Minimum Education: First Degree preferably in a numerate discipline; higher degrees /MBA/ Possession of professional certification in accounting, Banking or related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum experience – 5 years in Internal Control /Audit Function.

Application Closing Date
6th January, 2025; 18:33

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Job Title: Knowledge Management Coordinator

Job Identification: 1204
Location: Samuel Asabia House, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Deliver business-driven portfolio of useful information, research and intelligence-based services to all levels of the bank’s employees by creatively leveraging technology
• Monitor the use of the knowledge assets and measure the business value of the knowledge to the end-user community, by leveraging technology
• Promote knowledge-sharing through the bank's operational business processes and systems by, among others, strengthening links and improving integration among information sources within the bank
•  Provide support for the establishment and nurturing of communities of practice, including workshops, research and action learning programmes
• Identify stakeholders and creatively look for opportunities to engage them in knowledge management strategies
• Plan and manage short- and long-term knowledge management projects to drive the bank’s KM vision and strategy
• Document knowledge management and business intelligence requirements and ensure sign-off from end-user communities prior to systems implementation deployment
• Ensure that the outcomes of learning projects are comprehensively documented and that valuable know-how arising from participation in the Academy’s programmes is keyword searchable, making it possible for individuals and teams to share knowledge
• Work in conjunction with ICT to design appropriate knowledge management systems and corporate reporting solutions that meet business needs
• Support the maintenance of the E-Learning/mobile Platforms
• Generate periodic reports and analytics
• Design, construct and maintain in-house content management systems and online data repositories of relevant materials, including library catalogues. Refine search and retrieval processes to harvest relevant research from a wide range of online and offline sources
• Extract and manage information relevant to the bank from electronic databases and other published sources using search engines, query tools and other more traditional approaches
• Develop an appropriate framework for analyzing and capturing useful knowledge from individual learners, workshops etc., in a style and language suitable for corporate-wide dissemination/sharing
• 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

Requirements

• Minimum Education: First Degree in any relevant discipline; Higher Degrees/Professional Certifications (an added advantage)
• Minimum experience – 8 years relevant experience (with at least 4 in competency Development/knowledge management)

Application Closing Date
2nd January, 2025; 10:47.

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Job Title: Team Lead, Exchange Control and Regulatory Reporting

Job Identification: 1238
Location: Samuel Asabia House, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Description

• Manage the execution of the Bills for Collection, PAAR Processing, and Form M Processing functions, ensuring alignment with the bank’s goals, strategies, and regulatory obligations.
• Oversee the end-to-end process management, ensuring all operational targets and compliance standards are met.
• Coordinate and oversee the Bills for Collection process, products, and functions, ensuring all collection and payment procedures comply with collection order terms and conditions.
• Lead the enforcement of compliance with the Foreign Exchange Manual and International Uniform Rules for Collection.
• Supervise mandatory compliance with regulatory forms (Form M) registration, shipping documents delivery/collection, Bill of Exchange acceptance, PAAR issuance and delivery, and Exchange Control document processing.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of reports and other regulatory returns to stakeholders.
• Supervise the timely issuance and delivery of PAARs in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate engagement with external regulators and stakeholders to ensure smooth PAAR processing and compliance.
• Provide leadership in the PAAR reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with exchange control guidelines.
• Oversee the process of Form M registration, ensuring adherence to exchange control regulations.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure proper processing and documentation for Form M submissions and approvals.
• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of regulatory reports, returns, and ad-hoc filings for all three units (Bills for Collection, PAAR Processing, and Form M Processing).
• Monitor changes in regulatory frameworks and ensure processes and policies are updated to maintain compliance.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators, local and foreign counterparts, to ensure smooth operational processes.
• Lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders to develop and enhance products, technology platforms, and operational strategies for improved service delivery and compliance.
• Oversee the identification, management, and mitigation of operational risks within the Exchange Control and Regulatory Reporting functions.
• Ensure that risk controls are implemented across all units, conducting periodic risk assessments and collaborating with risk management teams to implement corrective actions.
• Supervise the daily and periodic reconciliation of Nostro, GL, and Suspense accounts, ensuring open items are promptly resolved and accounted for.
• Ensure reconciliation processes align with regulatory and bank standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members to create a high-performing, cohesive team, while driving capacity enhancement, skills development, and knowledge transfer initiatives to ensure the team remains up to date on regulatory changes and operational best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and continuous improvement within, leading initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and overall service delivery in line with the bank’s strategic goals.

Qualifications
Education Background / Professional:

• First Degree in any discipline
• Trade Certification (CDCS, CSDG, CITF)
• Master’s degree and other professional certification (added advantage).

Minimum Year of Experience Required:

• 8-10 years of experience in Trade Functions.

Application Closing Date
1st January, 2025; 08:51 AM.

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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Payment and Negotiations

Job Identification: 1240
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Responsible for provision of operational lead for Negotiation of presentations on Documentary Credit and Guarantees
• Processing and Authorization of Trade Loans Booking and Liquidations, Payments and Remittances on Documentary Credits and Matured Trade Loans.
• Provides Operational and Supervisory lead in the process of enforcement of compliance with regulatory dictates on Payment and Negotiation functions, ensuring that the bank complies with the provisions of the dynamically changing Foreign Exchange Extant Provisions, UCP, ISBP and other relevant international rules and standards.
• Responsible for identification and enforcement of Letters of Credit terms and conditions as well as regulatory provisions in the delivery of Payment and Negotiation functions.
• Oversees the process of documents examination and management of identified discrepancies across the local and international space.
• Interfaces with the various regulatory agencies, internal and external stakeholders, local and foreign counter parties on payment and negotiation functions
• Oversees the process of sourcing of foreign exchange for payment of compliant presentations and Trade Obligations.
• Supervise and authorize the process of Trade Loans booking and liquidation, Interest and charges administration and collection on Trade Transactions.
• Enforces and operationalize the process of administration of Revenue Assurance functions for the bank on Negotiated Documentation, Trade Loans, etc.
• Responsible for delivery of daily and periodic reconciliation of Payment and Negotiation related Nostro, Vostro, GL, Suspense, Payables and Receivable accounts, ensuring open items are timely closed.
• Supervision of rendition of regulatory, management and ad-hoc returns/reports as applicable to Payment and Negotiation functions.
• Administration and Management of associated operational risks ensuring that Payment and Negotiation processes and the embedded risks are identified with the risk mitigants put in place to avoid risk crystallization.
• Management of Trade records for ease of access to historical records on demand by the regulatory authorities.
• Liaises with the SBUs, Trade Clients, Correspondent Banks and other internal and external stakeholders on Payment and Negotiation functions, ensuring that all enquiries are promptly attended to, and all open items are swiftly closed.
• Develop and handle capacity enhancement, skills building and knowledge transfer plans and programs for the team members.
• Identifies risks that are associated with the payment and negotiation functions and provides the corresponding risk mitigant for assurance of adequate cover against operational risks.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in Trade Services Functions.
• First Degree in any discipline
• Trade Certification (CDCS, CSDG, CITF)
• Master’s degree and other professional certification (added advantage)professional certification (added advantage)

Application Closing Date
1st January, 2025; 08:49 AM.

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Job Title: Team Lead, Payment and Negotiations

Job Identification: 1239
Location: Samuel Asabia House, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Description

• Responsible for overall coordination, management, and administration of all Trade Credit Lines, Negotiation of Presentations on Documentary Credit, Booking and Liquidation of Trade Loans, Payments and Remittances on negotiated presentations and matured loans for the bank
• Provides leadership in the process of enforcement of compliance with regulatory dictates on Payment and Negotiation functions, ensuring that the bank complies with the provisions of the dynamically changing Foreign Exchange Extant Provisions, UCP, ISBP and other relevant international rules and standards.
• Oversees the process of provision of assurance functions in respect of enforcement of terms and conditions of Letters of Credit.
• Handles the process of engagement and relationship management with the regulators, internal and external stakeholders, local and foreign counter parties on payment and negotiation functions, sourcing of foreign exchange for payment on Compliant Presentations and Trade loans, platform development and business promotion.
• Oversees and Co-ordinate the process of Trade Loans booking and liquidation, Interest bookkeeping and collection, Charges administration on Trade Transactions.
• Oversees the process of administration of Revenue Assurance functions for the bank on Negotiated Documentation, Trade Loans, etc.
• Oversees the process of Interest and Charges Collection and Remittance
• Oversees the process of daily and periodic reconciliation of Nostro, GL, Suspense, Receivables and Payable accounts, ensuring open items are timely closed.
• Oversees the process of periodic rendition of regulatory, management and ad-hoc returns/reports as applicable to Payment and Negotiation functions.
• Oversees the process of administration and management of associated operational risks are identified with the risk mitigants put in place to avoid risk crystallization.
• Laisse with FINCON and External Auditors on Audit and Financial matters.
• Develop and handle capacity enhancement, skills building and knowledge transfer plans and programs for the team members.

Job Qualifications
Education:

• First Degree in any discipline
• Trade Certification (CDCS, CSDG, CITF)
• Master’s degree and other professional certification (added advantage).

Experience:

• 8-10 years of experience in Trade Functions.

Application Closing Date
1st January, 2025; 08:51 AM.

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Job Title: Specialist, Payment and Negotiation

Job Identification: 1241
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Handles Negotiation of Documentary Presentations, Trade Loans Booking, bookkeeping, Payments, and Remittances on negotiated presentations and matured trade loans for the bank.
• Enforcement of compliance and regulatory dictates on Payment and Negotiation functions, ensuring that the bank complies with the provisions of the dynamically changing Foreign Exchange Extant Provisions, UCP, ISBP and other relevant international rules and standards.
• Handles documents examination and management of identified discrepancies in line with the terms and conditions of the underlying Letters of Credit
• Initiate the process of Trade Loans booking, liquidation, Interest collection, remittance of payables, charges administration and collection on Trade Transactions.
• Handles Revenue Assurance functions for the bank on Negotiated Documentation, Trade Loans, etc.
• Delivery of daily and periodic reconciliation of Nostro, Vostro, GL, Suspense, Payables and Receivable accounts, ensuring open items are timely closed.
• Rendition of regulatory and management, regulatory and ad-hoc returns/reports as applicable to Payment and Negotiation functions.
• Responsible for Data and Records management on negotiated presentations for ease of presentation on demand by the regulatory authorities.
• Liaises with the business and other internal stakeholders on enquiries and issues resolution.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in Trade Services Functions.
• First Degree in any discipline
• Trade Certification (CDCS, CSDG, CITF), master degree and other professional certification (added advantage)

Application Closing Date
1st January, 2025; 08:49 AM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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