BUSINESS MANAGER - COMMERCIAL BANKING AT FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA

About Company:

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.

Job Description:

• Book quality assets and ensure effective portfolio monitoring for early detection of defaults.
• Work closely with the Business Manager in the execution of the team’s functions and activities.
• Champion the drive for deposit mobilization and trade transaction
• Provide the best customer service available in the industry.
• Develop and maintain relationship with clients by providing professional and specialized financial solutions in all areas.
• Assist in Transaction Memos and provide relationship background and financial information support, as necessary.
• Provide support in the structuring of credits in line with business potentials.
• Manage and deepen relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Win new accounts and resuscitate dormant relationships.
• Market the bank’s products to meet customer needs.
• Initiate development of products required to meet customer needs.

Requirements:

• Good Knowledge of the business environment
• Credit/Risk Management
• Banking structure, policies, and procedures
• Customer Service
• Strategic Business Planning.
• Negotiation skills
• Strong networking and relationship skills
• Management skills
• Reasoning and analytical skills
• Deal structuring skills
• Strong credit and marketing skills
• Excellent people management skills
• IT and Computer Appreciation
• Communications skills (written and oral)
• Portfolio Management
• Credit Assessment and Structuring
• Marketing/ Sales
• Business/ Product Development
• Customer Relationship Management
• Budget Planning & Control
• Financial Analysis Business

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum Education: First Degree or its equivalent in any discipline, preferably business-related.
• Higher Degrees and relevant Professional certificates will be an added advantage.
• Minimum experience: 3 years relevant banking (marketing and credit) experience.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 05th November, 2025

Application Instructions:

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