First Bank of Nigeria Recruitment 2025
First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is the biggest bank in Nigeria. It has over 10 million customer accounts and more than 750 branches. FirstBank offers many services to both people and companies. It also works in other countries through its branches in the UK, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Sierra-Leone, Senegal, and more.
1). Team Lead, Payday Lending
Job ID: 1483
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
The Team Lead, Payday Lending job is for someone who can guide a team. The Team Lead, Payday Lending will help grow FirstBank’s digital lending products. If you want to help people borrow money easily, this is the job for you.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership Tasks:
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Lead and manage a team of lending experts.
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Help your team do their best with reviews and support.
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Build a strong team spirit.
Product Planning:
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Create and manage plans for payday loans.
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Work with the team from start to finish on new loan ideas.
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Pick the best ideas to work on first.
Teamwork:
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Work with other departments like IT, Sales, and Legal.
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Share updates and get feedback from other teams.
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Use customer feedback to make better products.
Market Research:
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Study trends and check what other companies are doing.
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Use data to make smart choices.
Innovation:
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Improve how the payday loan system works.
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Share new ideas and ways to help the team work better.
Other Tasks:
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Help keep good relationships with current partners.
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Grow the payday lending business.
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Teach sales teams about lending products.
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Help with marketing and employee programs.
Requirements
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A first degree is needed.
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Having extra certificates in business or data is helpful.
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At least 5 years of banking experience.
Application Closing Date: July 31, 2025 – 07:00 PM
How to Apply
If you are interested and qualified, click the links below to apply: Team Lead, Payday Lending
2). Credit Policy & Portfolio Manager
Job ID: 1482
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
The Credit Policy & Portfolio Manager job helps the bank track and manage loans. The Credit Policy & Portfolio Manager also checks reports, reviews risks, and makes sure rules are followed.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Review credit rules and how loans are managed.
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Prepare monthly reports on how much capital is available.
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Check loan losses and upload credit information.
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Help create financial reports for audits.
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Take part in credit risk projects.
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Review stress tests and risk levels for loans.
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Make sure the bank follows laws and safety rules.
Requirements
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A first degree in business, science, or engineering.
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7 to 10 years of experience in risk or credit jobs.
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Extra certificates in portfolio or risk management are a bonus.
Application Closing Date: August 8, 2025 – 03:33 PM
How to Apply
If you are interested and qualified, click the links below to apply: Credit Policy & Portfolio Manager
3). Legal Officer (Company Secretariat)
Job ID: 1481
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Job Description
The Legal Officer (Company Secretariat) helps the bank with legal matters. The Legal Officer (Company Secretariat) prepares and seals documents, does legal research, and helps the company secretary with different tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Seal agreements and check legal documents.
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Confirm legal bonds and guarantees.
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Do legal research.
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Help with director payments and other needs.
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Work with other bank departments for smooth operations.
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Prepare reports and register updates.
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Act as the department’s fire warden.
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Follow all information safety rules.
Requirements
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A law degree and a certificate as a barrister.
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At least 2 years of law practice after being called to bar.
Application Closing Date: July 30, 2025 – 07:00 PM
How to Apply
If you are interested and qualified, click the links below to apply: Legal Officer (Company Secretariat)

FAQs
Q: Can I apply for more than one position at FirstBank?
A: Yes, you can apply for more than one job if you meet the requirements.
Q: Does the Team Lead, Payday Lending role require tech skills?
A: Some tech knowledge is helpful, especially for working with digital loan platforms.
Q: What does a Credit Policy & Portfolio Manager do?
A: This person helps the bank manage its loans and credit reports.
Q: Is the Legal Officer (Company Secretariat) job full-time?
A: Yes, all listed roles are full-time positions.
Q: Do I need banking experience to apply?
A: Yes, experience is needed—at least 2 to 10 years, depending on the role.