FirstBank has opened applications for its Retail Banking Recruitment Bootcamp – Relationship Manager positions. The drive covers multiple divisions across Nigeria and targets experienced bankers who can drive deposit growth, manage credit portfolios, and build lasting customer relationships.

If you have at least three years of relevant banking experience in marketing or credit, this is one of the strongest opportunities currently open at a tier-1 bank in 2026.

About FirstBank: Nigeria’s Largest Bank by Assets

First Bank of Nigeria Limited remains the biggest financial services institution in the country by total assets and gross earnings. It serves over 10 million customer accounts through more than 750 branches and maintains international subsidiaries in the UK, France, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and several other African countries, plus representative offices in Johannesburg, Beijing, and Abu Dhabi.

Working at FirstBank gives Relationship Managers access to strong brand recognition, structured career progression, and exposure to both retail and corporate banking products. The current recruitment drive shows the bank is actively expanding its retail footprint and strengthening its relationship management capacity nationwide.

What the Retail Banking Recruitment Bootcamp Involves

The title “Retail Banking Recruitment Bootcamp” signals a structured mass hiring and development programme rather than a regular vacancy. Successful candidates are expected to go through an intensive selection and onboarding process designed to equip them with FirstBank’s sales methodology, credit processes, and customer relationship standards before full deployment.

This approach helps the bank quickly build a high-performing cohort of Relationship Managers who understand its products, risk appetite, and service culture from day one.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The role focuses on three core outcomes: growing deposits, booking quality assets, and maintaining healthy customer relationships. Here is what the job actually entails on a daily and monthly basis:

Requirements for FirstBank Relationship Manager Position

Note: This role is not open to fresh graduates. The three-year minimum experience requirement is non-negotiable.

Relationship Manager Salary at FirstBank (2026 Estimates)

FirstBank does not publish official salary figures. Based on 2026 data from Glassdoor, PayScale, and industry salary surveys for tier-1 banks in Nigeria:

Top performers who consistently meet deposit and asset targets often earn significantly above the base range through commissions. The role is heavily performance-driven.

How to Apply for FirstBank Relationship Manager Recruitment 2026

Applications are handled exclusively through FirstBank’s Oracle HCM career portal. Follow these steps:

1. 1. Visit the official link: FirstBank Career Portal – Job ID 1787
2. 2. Create or log into your candidate profile (you will need a valid email and phone number).
3. 3. Upload your updated CV (highlight quantifiable achievements in deposit growth, loan book management, and customer acquisition), degree certificate, and any professional certifications.
4. 4. Complete the application form and submit before 11:59 PM on July 6, 2026.
5. 5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the bootcamp selection process.

Application Tips to Stand Out

• Emphasise experience in liability generation and credit appraisal — these are the two biggest priorities for this role.
• Research FirstBank’s current retail products and digital offerings before the interview stage.
• Be ready for possible assessment centre activities: role-plays, sales presentations, and numerical reasoning tests.
• Apply early. Multiple division-specific postings are running simultaneously (North, Lagos, South-West, South-East, South-South). Choose the one that matches your preferred location.