First Bank announces recruitment for 14 positions across Nigeria – Apply Now

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) has announced 14 job vacancies for qualified professionals across various departments, including product analysis, operational risk, cybersecurity, technology, procurement, internal communications and credit administration.

The available positions are predominantly based in Lagos, while the MSC Internal Communications & Content Management Officer role is listed as being in Nigeria.

FirstBank describes itself as Nigeria’s largest financial services institution by total assets and gross earnings, with more than 10 million customer accounts and over 750 branches providing retail and corporate financial services.

The bank also has an international presence through subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, The Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Senegal, as well as representative offices in Johannesburg, Beijing and Abu Dhabi.

Five of the listed vacancies have deadlines of October 3, 2026, while five others close on October 14, 2026. The closing dates for some positions were not specified.

1. Product Business Analyst

Job Identification: 1826
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time
Deadline: Not specified

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyse and document business and functional requirements.
• Translate business needs into use cases, process flows and detailed functional specifications.
• Work with Product Owners, developers and other stakeholders to clarify requirements and support solution design.
• Assist in prioritising product features and enhancements based on business value and technical feasibility.
• Conduct gap analyses and impact assessments for new product features and enhancements.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate solutions against business requirements.
• Prepare reports, presentations and stakeholder communications on requirements, project progress and product performance.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments and customer feedback to identify product improvement opportunities.
• Develop and support API initiatives in line with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Facilitate collaboration between business and technology teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in Business Analysis, Product Analysis, Product Management or a related role.
• Experience in banking, fintech, data or analytics is preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools.

Application: Apply online

2. Analytics & Target Setting Officer

Job Identification: 1828
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time
Deadline: October 14, 2026, at 1:00 a.m.

Job Description

The officer will support the Unit Head, Risk Analysis & Profiling, in delivering routine and ad-hoc responsibilities within the bank’s Operational Risk Management Risk Analysis and Profiling function.

The role involves analysing operational risk data and converting it into useful insights to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the assessment, measurement and quantification of operational risk using the approved Risk Grading Matrix and other available data.
• Analyse Bank KRI data to determine root causes and loss drivers through trend and deep-dive analysis of risk themes, including fraud.
• Collate external risk analysis data, considering lessons learned, emerging threats, systemic issues and triggers for targeted reviews.
• Ensure the integrity of data inputs and outputs and alignment with business unit risk profiles.
• Develop risk reports for assessing the bank’s operational risk exposures.
• Support the development of the Risk and Control Library for products, processes, systems and activities.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis of operational risk data for reporting to business and senior management.
• Develop risk-awareness initiatives through Operational Risk newsletters and flyers.
• Maintain information security in accordance with the Bank’s Information Security Handbook.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Unit Head.

Requirements

Education:

• First degree in Applied Sciences.
• An advanced degree is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of four years’ relevant banking experience in Risk Management Analysis.
• Knowledge of data analysis.
• Experience with data analysis tools, particularly Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Key Competencies:

• Data gathering and analysis using tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Banking structure, policies and procedures.
• Core banking processes.
• Industry knowledge.
• Operational risk loss events in financial institutions.
• Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Research orientation.
• Risk control and governance.
• Investigation and risk modelling.
• Financial accounting.
• Process improvement.
• Business and operational strategy.
• Business continuity management.
• CBN Prudential Guidelines.
• Operational risk management.
• Corporate governance.

Application: Apply online

3. Business Continuity Management (BCM) Relationship Manager

Job Identification: 1827
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time
Deadline: October 14, 2026, at 1:00 a.m.

Job Description

The BCM Relationship Manager will work with the Unit Head, Business Continuity Management, to develop, implement, maintain and test the bank’s business continuity programme.

The officer will support assigned regions, branches and Strategic Business Units in preparing for and managing crisis events while ensuring compliance with business continuity planning requirements.

Key Responsibilities

The role includes:

• Coordinating business continuity planning for Head Office departments, units and branches.
• Reviewing BCM manuals and procedures.
• Identifying mission-critical business activities and conducting Business Impact Analysis.
• Collecting and analysing continuity requirements for recovery of critical activities.
• Conducting organisational risk assessments.
• Identifying internal and external threats that could affect bank operations.
• Assessing the likelihood and potential impact of identified risks.
• Following up with branches and departments to ensure timely preparation and updating of BCP documents.
• Supporting execution of business continuity plans during crisis events.
• Developing and executing maintenance and testing programmes.
• Reporting critical functions, personnel and infrastructure to the Crisis Management Committee.
• Coordinating BCM and Operational Risk Management training and awareness sessions.
• Preparing BCM training programmes and materials.
• Supporting ISO 22301 certification and business continuity standards implementation.
• Supporting SBUs in developing BCP plans and goals.
• Aligning BCP initiatives with organisational goals and infrastructure capabilities.
• Recommending solutions to infrastructure and business challenges.
• Developing training materials, including e-flyers, e-learning content, scenarios and BCM staff handbooks.
• Supporting BCM Review Committee meetings, damage assessment meetings and BCM exercises and testing.

Requirements

• First degree, preferably in a numerate discipline.
• Higher degrees, MBA or professional certifications are desirable.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in operational risk and banking operations.

Key knowledge: Banking policies and procedures, core business processes, BCM, disaster management, process analysis, banking operations, banking products/services, banking applications and statistics.

Skills: Interpersonal communication, urgency, IT appreciation, written and oral communication, proactive problem-solving, attention to detail, analytical reasoning, business management, administration and supervision.

Application: Apply online

4. Operational Risk Relationship Manager

Job Identification: 1824
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time
Deadline: October 14, 2026, at 1:00 a.m.

Job Description

The Operational Risk Relationship Manager will assist the Head of Operational Risk Management and Unit Heads in coordinating and driving operational risk management activities across the bank.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Operational Risk framework in collaboration with BORMs.
• Support the Operational Risk community in adopting relevant risk management tools.
• Reconcile the operational risk loss database and general ledger monthly.
• Engage BORMs to ensure timely submission of risk reports and returns.
• Support the assessment and quantification of operational risk.
• Coach BORMs on appropriate risk grading.
• Support risk identification and assessment workshops, operational loss event analysis, RCSA and incident analysis.
• Develop the Operational Risk newsletter.
• Facilitate ORM training for new employees and other risk-community training.
• Support BORMs during RCSA workshops.
• Develop operational risk templates and provide guidance in line with approved frameworks.
• Review and consolidate operational risk issues and losses.
• Prepare the bank’s operational risk profile.
• Identify and report relevant external loss events.
• Analyse internal loss data and report trends.
• Track potential losses and near-misses.
• Support the Risk Analysis & Profiling Team in product reviews.
• Assist with secretariat duties to the BRCC.
• Maintain information security in line with the Bank’s Information Security Handbook.

Requirements

• First degree, preferably in a numerate discipline.
• Higher degrees, MBA or professional certifications are desirable.
• Minimum of five years’ relevant work experience.

Key knowledge: Banking policies, core banking processes, industry knowledge, banking operations, banking products, banking applications, CBN Prudential Guidelines and corporate governance.

Key skills: Risk control and governance, investigation, data analysis, financial accounting, process improvement, project management, business strategy, change management, business continuity, market risk, operational risk and credit risk management.

Application: Apply online

5. Information & Cybersecurity (ICS) Security Standard Officer

Job Identification: 1825
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time
Deadline: October 14, 2026, at 1:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security requirement validation and documentation reviews.
• Plan and coordinate independent Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT).
• Monitor compliance with information and cybersecurity policies, baselines, guidelines and procedures.
• Assess threats and vulnerabilities affecting electronic products and technology platforms.
• Recommend appropriate information security controls and measures.
• Ensure corrective actions are taken to address identified deficiencies.
• Manage internal and external security audits.
• Develop metrics for assessing the effectiveness of information and cybersecurity risk management.
• Review periodic PCI DSS compliance reports and identify gaps requiring remediation.

Requirements

• First degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Relevant certifications such as CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO 27032 Cyber Security Lead Manager or other cybersecurity certifications.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in security assessment and compliance involving PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and cybersecurity frameworks.

Key knowledge: Banking policies and procedures, information security, PCI DSS, NIST, enterprise security risk management, SDLC and VAPT techniques.

Skills: Communication, analytical reasoning, proactive problem-solving, interpersonal and leadership skills, and presentation skills.

Application: Apply online

6. Team Lead, Credit Secretariat

Job Identification: 1823
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time
Deadline: October 14, 2026, at 1:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Management Credit Committee and Board Credit Committee meetings.
• Track outstanding issues and ensure meeting agendas are complete.
• Supervise circulation of credit papers to relevant Group Heads and Heads of Departments.
• Prepare and review credit matters for MCC and BCC.
• Upload MCC papers on Microsoft Teams and BCC papers on BoardEffect.
• Take minutes of MCC and BCC meetings.
• Review committee decision extracts and ensure they accurately reflect decisions taken.
• Ensure decision extracts are circulated within five hours of each meeting.
• Review MCC and BCC decision updates on Fintrak.
• Liaise with the Value Chain Management Team on value-chain opportunities.
• Liaise with the Office of the Company Secretary on BCC and Board of Directors meetings.
• Handle complaints and enquiries from CAP, business units and SBUs.
• Ensure credit papers and reports are submitted and circulated on time.
• Handle departmental BCP and Information Security audits and resolve exceptions.
• Work with Credit Administration to resolve internal and external audit exceptions.
• Manage and control the departmental budget.
• Maintain the departmental asset register and manage departmental assets.
• Handle the quarterly publication of delinquent customers’ names in national newspapers.
• Perform other credit administration duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• First and second degrees in any discipline.
• Relevant professional qualifications.
• A degree in Linguistics or Law is an added advantage.
• Minimum of five years’ experience.

Knowledge: Credit approval process, credit policy, operations processes and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Skills: Basic computer skills, interpersonal skills, business writing and communication, attention to detail and organisational skills.

Application: Apply online

7. Category Analyst (Technology)

Job Identification: 1822
Location: Lagos
Grade: ET-BO
Job Schedule: Full-time
Deadline: Not specified

Responsibilities

The Category Analyst will:

• Support vendor meetings and related activities.
• Identify potential vendors where required.
• Ensure proper procurement tools and templates are used.
• Analyse tail spend using analytical tools.
• Support Category Specialists with stakeholder and vendor information.
• Use ERP tools to extract data for management decisions.
• Support internal customers and vendors on procurement contract administration.
• Manage contract imaging, storage, data entry and information extraction.
• Conduct contract close-out procedures.
• Support demand planning and forecasting.
• Execute administrative tasks associated with RFX issuance.
• Process procurement requests in line with policies and procedures.
• Guide users on buying channels, requisitions and receipt reports.
• Support vendor and stakeholder identification.
• Maintain ERP content such as FAQs and procurement guidance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Handle procurement enquiries and escalate where necessary.
• Handle tactical requests under the guidance of Category Specialists and Managers.
• Comply with internal policies, procedures and audit requirements.
• Support risk identification in procurement processes.

Requirements

• First degree in Social Sciences.
• Higher degrees or professional certifications are an advantage.
• 1–3 years’ relevant experience in procurement and inventory.

Application: Apply online

8. Digital Forensics Specialist

Job Identification: 1818
Location: Lagos
Deadline: October 3, 2026, at 8:49 a.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct digital investigations involving cybersecurity incidents, fraud, system misuse and policy violations.
• Collect, preserve and analyse digital evidence while maintaining chain-of-custody requirements.
• Provide forensic support during security incidents and major investigations.
• Assist in malware analysis and examination of suspicious activities.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and present findings.
• Support legal, compliance, audit and regulatory investigations.
• Maintain forensic tools, procedures and capabilities.
• Identify indicators of compromise and support broader security investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Cybersecurity Investigations or related areas.
• Experience conducting computer, network and mobile device investigations.
• Familiarity with forensic tools and investigative methodologies.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, CHFI, CEH or CISSP are an advantage.

Key Competencies: Digital forensics, incident investigation and evidence handling.

Application: Apply online

9. Technology / IT Auditor

Job Identification: 1819
Location: Lagos
Deadline: October 3, 2026, at 8:51 a.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of technology processes, systems, infrastructure and security controls.
• Identify technology risks and assess mitigating controls.
• Evaluate IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls and cybersecurity controls.
• Assess compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies and industry standards.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings and recommendations.
• Monitor remediation efforts and validate closure of audit findings.
• Provide control-related guidance to business and technology stakeholders.
• Recommend improvements to technology governance, security and operational processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Cybersecurity or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in IT Audit, Information Security, Risk Management or a related field.
• Understanding of technology risks, IT controls, cybersecurity practices and regulatory requirements.
• Financial services or regulated-industry audit experience is an advantage.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC or CISM are an advantage.

Key Competencies: IT audit and risk assessment.

Application: Apply online

10. Incident Management & Response Specialist

Job Identification: 1820
Location: Lagos
Deadline: October 3, 2026, at 8:46 a.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate cybersecurity incidents from detection through resolution.
• Conduct investigations and determine root causes and business impact.
• Support containment, eradication and recovery activities.
• Monitor security events and ensure timely escalation of high-risk incidents.
• Coordinate response activities during major security incidents.
• Prepare incident reports, management updates and post-incident reviews.
• Recommend improvements to incident management procedures.
• Support tabletop exercises, simulations and incident-response readiness activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Incident Response, Security Operations, Cybersecurity or a related field.
• Experience handling cybersecurity incidents in complex technology environments.
• Understanding of threat detection, security monitoring and incident handling.
• Knowledge of industry frameworks and incident-response best practices.
• Certifications such as GCIH, CISSP, CEH or CISM are an advantage.

Key Competencies: Incident response, incident coordination, problem-solving, threat analysis and crisis management.

Application: Apply online

11. Threat Intelligence Management Specialist

Job Identification: 1821
Location: Lagos
Deadline: October 3, 2026, at 8:44 a.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyse and assess cyber threat intelligence from multiple sources.
• Monitor the evolving threat landscape and identify threats relevant to the bank.
• Support threat hunting and identification of indicators of compromise.
• Produce threat intelligence reports, alerts and executive briefings.
• Research cybercriminal groups, attack campaigns and emerging techniques.
• Provide actionable intelligence to security, risk and technology teams.
• Support security planning through intelligence-led assessments.
• Improve threat intelligence processes, tools and reporting capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Intelligence Studies or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity Operations, Threat Hunting or related areas.
• Strong understanding of cyber threats, attack techniques and adversary behaviour.
• Experience analysing threat reports and translating intelligence into actionable recommendations.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and security monitoring concepts.
• Certifications such as CTIA, CISSP, CEH, GCTI or CISM are an advantage.

Key Competencies: Threat intelligence analysis, threat hunting and cyber risk assessment.

Application: Apply online

12. MSC Internal Communications & Content Management Officer

Job Identification: 1815
Location: Nigeria
Deadline: Not specified

Duties and Responsibilities

The officer will:

• Ensure at least 75% staff awareness and understanding of the Bank’s strategy, products, services and initiatives.
• Translate complex strategies into clear and engaging communications for different staff groups.
• Promote alignment with the bank’s mission, vision and brand pillars.
• Review and validate internal communication content for accuracy and brand, legal and regulatory implications.
• Disseminate strategic objectives using clear and appropriate communication.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across business and resource functions.
• Design communication strategies, campaigns and content for the bank’s products, services and initiatives.
• Support Information Security Management Systems and Business Continuity Management activities.
• Promote staff compliance with the Information Security Handbook through clear and appropriately timed communications.

Requirements

• First degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative market research, record keeping and customer service relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Application: Apply online

13. Application Security Specialist

Job Identification: 1816
Location: Lagos
Deadline: October 3, 2026, at 8:53 a.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments of web, mobile, API and enterprise applications.
• Support secure coding practices and integration of security requirements into software development.
• Track, prioritise and support remediation of application security vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate and conduct application security reviews, code reviews, penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Work with development and DevOps teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide security guidance during solution design and technology transformation projects.
• Ensure applications comply with security standards, regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Promote application security awareness and secure coding practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Information Security, Application Security, Secure Software Development or a related field.
• Understanding of application security principles and vulnerability management.
• Experience conducting application security assessments and supporting remediation.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, API Security, Secure SDLC and DevSecOps.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, OSCP or CISM are an advantage.
• Experience in financial services or another highly regulated industry is desirable.

Application: Apply online

14. Database Security Specialist

Job Identification: 1817
Location: Lagos
Deadline: October 3, 2026, at 8:52 a.m.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain security controls across the bank’s database environments.
• Monitor and review database access rights, privileged accounts and user permissions.
• Monitor database activities for potential threats and unauthorised activity.
• Coordinate database security assessments and support remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Support encryption, data masking and other data protection mechanisms.
• Ensure database environments comply with regulatory requirements, security standards and internal policies.
• Identify database security risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Work with database administrators, infrastructure teams, application teams and auditors on database security matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in Database Security, Database Administration, Information Security or a related field.
• Good understanding of Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL and enterprise database technologies.
• Knowledge of database security controls, data protection and database auditing.
• Understanding of regulatory and information security requirements in regulated environments.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM or Oracle Database Security are an advantage.

Key Competencies: Database security management, data protection and encryption, and vulnerability management.

Application: Apply online

Application Deadline Summary

Applicants should take note of the different closing dates:

• October 3, 2026: Digital Forensics Specialist
• October 3, 2026: Technology / IT Auditor
• October 3, 2026: Incident Management & Response Specialist
• October 3, 2026: Threat Intelligence Management Specialist
• October 3, 2026: Application Security Specialist
• October 3, 2026: Database Security Specialist
• October 14, 2026: Analytics & Target Setting Officer
• October 14, 2026: Business Continuity Management (BCM) Relationship Manager
• October 14, 2026: Operational Risk Relationship Manager
• October 14, 2026: Information & Cybersecurity (ICS) Security Standard Officer
• October 14, 2026: Team Lead, Credit Secretariat
• No deadline specified: Product Business Analyst
• No deadline specified: Category Analyst (Technology)
• No deadline specified: MSC Internal Communications & Content Management Officer

Applicants are advised to review the individual vacancy requirements carefully and apply only for positions for which they meet the stated qualifications and experience.

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