First Bank Latest Job Recruitment 2026 (Nationwide)

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the First Bank Latest Job Recruitment 2026.

First Bank of Nigeria is a Nigerian multinational bank and financial services company headquartered in Lagos. It is the biggest bank in Nigeria in terms of total deposits and gross earnings.

Working at First Bank of Nigeria offers several benefits, including a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes medical coverage for employees and their families. The bank also provides free annual comprehensive medical check-ups. Employees also have access to various types of leave.

Individuals interested in the First Bank Latest Job Recruitment should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Team Lead Data Governance

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND – MBA/MSC/MA
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Banking Jobs
• Job Alerts: To receive Job Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE

Description:

• Manage the overall Data Governance program at the enterprise, departmental and unit levels.
• Break down the Data Governance strategic and tactical plans into operational plans and activities.
• Develop, implement and operationalise Enterprise Data Governance standards, policies, procedures, usage guidelines and principles.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of data standards, policies, procedures and processes relating to other Data Management functions.
• Support the implementation of strategies and processes across the entire data lifecycle management framework.
• Create a reporting cadence on Data Governance status for distribution to all stakeholders.
• Plan and execute staff resourcing requirements for various Data Governance initiatives.
• Facilitate the sharing and adoption of Data Governance best practices through governance councils and committees within the Bank, including change agents.
• Support the definition of data quality rules, standards and strategies that are consistent with the Bank’s strategies and goals.
• Identify and implement innovative ways of achieving operational efficiency and increasing productivity among team members.
• Guide members of the Data Governance community through Data Governance concepts and explain the benefits of Data Governance policies and procedures within the context of users’ needs.
• Identify, define and manage data domains and elements, including business and technical definitions, data lineage, metadata and sources of truth, ensuring their full inclusion in Data Governance tools and workflows.
• Lead Data Governance Associates in the creation, monitoring and reporting of enterprise Data Governance metrics.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert and resource for all Data Governance-related matters.
• Perform periodic data risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify and mitigate existing and emerging risks and issues.
• Develop and maintain a robust metadata inventory of enterprise data assets, including authoritative system owners.
• Maintain artefacts relating to best practices and standards for data tools and technologies across the Bank.
• Assess the impact of changes on people, processes and systems, and develop relevant communication and awareness initiatives to support effective implementation.
• Provide a single point of contact for enquiries relating to Data Governance matters.
• Recommend new processes or improvements to existing business processes that promote Data Governance and Data Quality.
• Manage functional group activities, including task assignments, workload management and other related responsibilities.
• Lead the development and management of Data Governance requirements for various projects.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to influence the consistent implementation and operationalisation of Data Governance policies, processes, standards and guidelines across assigned business areas.
• Lead the development of methods for monitoring and reporting data incidents, compliance with data standards, management approaches, policies, usage guidelines, principles and other KPIs across business areas and units.
• Collaborate closely with other teams within the CDO Office to ensure consistency and a coordinated approach to Data Governance matters.
• Support the preparation of budgets for the implementation of Data Governance programmes.
• Propose training plans based on the identified needs of Data Governance team members and submit them to the Unit Head for review.
• Monitor the training progress of team members and assess its impact on their day-to-day work.
• Review the work outputs of team members.
• Provide coaching and on-the-job training to team members to enable them to fulfil their assigned responsibilities and improve productivity.
• Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education:

• Minimum of a first degree or its equivalent in a business /IT related discipline
• Masters, MBA or a recognized professional certification will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering data governance programs and initiatives/ solutions.

Regional Area General Services Coordinator (South-West)

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: South-West | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Nigeria
• Category: Banking Jobs
• Job Alerts: To receive Job Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE

Description:

• Supervise, monitor, and ensure the maintenance of a world-class branch ambience across the region, including neat facades, functional facilities, and consistent internal and external aesthetics.
• Coordinate and track environmental upgrades, branch face-lifting, and ambience improvement initiatives through the respective AGSMs to reinforce the Bank’s corporate image, brand standards, and customer experience.
• Provide regional oversight for the planning, coordination, and execution of new branch construction, renovations, adaptations, relocations, refurbishments, ATM kiosks and galleries, cladding works, and other property improvement projects.
• Monitor AGSMs and relevant project teams to ensure timely delivery, quality assurance, adherence to approved specifications, scope, budgets, and effective handover for operational take-off.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for civil infrastructure, including roof repairs, ceiling replacements, counters, tiling, septic systems, canopy installations, and branch repainting.
• Supervise vendors and contractors handling building maintenance and ensure adherence to SLAs.
• Supervise and ensure the maintenance and installation of critical systems, including generators, transformers, inverters, batteries, UPS, CCTV, fire systems, panic alarms, and air-conditioning units.
• Ensure full functionality of IT communication masts and safety devices (lightning/thunder arrestors, extinguishers, FM 200) in conjunction with other stakeholders.
• Monitor the availability, functionality, maintenance, and replacement of branch operational tools and equipment, including note counting/sorting machines, rate boards, FX boards, internal and external signage, regulatory signage, and other General Services or engineering-related items.
• Ensure AGSMs liaise with the appropriate stakeholders for timely intervention and compliance with approved standards.
• Serve as the regional coordination and escalation point between AGSMs and key internal stakeholders such as Procurement, CECM, BOSG, and Compliance to resolve escalated issues and improve turnaround time (TAT).
• Promote operational efficiency and enhance the branch/SBU support experience through timely service delivery.
• Coordinate and monitor lease renewals, property-related negotiations, acquisitions, relocations, and other real estate matters within the region in collaboration with the Real Estate Team, Legal, AGSMs, landlords, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Provide oversight responsibility for the prompt processing and payment of statutory bills, including land use charges, ground rent, tenement rates, TV/radio licences, and other federal, state, and local government levies.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead space optimization exercises and review designs to ensure efficient utilization of branch and SBU spaces within the assigned region in line with evolving operational needs and service models.
• Prepare and coordinate periodic regional General Services reports and dashboards covering project status, maintenance activities, expenditure, vendor/SLA performance, outstanding issues, operational risks, statutory obligations, and AGSM performance.
• Highlight material exceptions and recommend appropriate interventions to senior management.
• Conduct mandatory regional branch visitations for project monitoring and quality inspections.
• Assess compliance with Bank standards, review contractors’ work quality, escalate issues where necessary, and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Monitor all ongoing General Services construction and property-related projects within the assigned region, including new branches, branch adaptations, relocations, face-lifting projects, and improvements to other Bank properties.
• Ensure AGSMs and project teams maintain quality standards and escalate deviations relating to scope, cost, quality, or timelines.
• Oversee the implementation and enforcement of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Bank equipment with approved vendors across the region.
• Coordinate and monitor the activities of relevant functional teams involved in new branch openings, relocations, and refurbished branch take-offs within the region.
• Direct and report on pre-vacation inspections, lease surrender arrangements, and negotiations of redecoration fees with landlords of closed or relocated branches, in collaboration with the Real Estate Team at Head Office.

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• Developing Expertise
• Empowering Individuals
• Making Decisions
• Team Working

Regional Area General Services Coordinator (South-South / East)

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: South-South / East | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Nigeria
• Category: Banking Jobs
• Job Alerts: To receive Job Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE

Description:

• Supervise, monitor, and ensure the maintenance of a world-class branch ambience across the region, including neat facades, functional facilities, and consistent internal and external aesthetics.
• Coordinate and track environmental upgrades, branch face-lifting, and ambience improvement initiatives through the respective AGSMs to reinforce the Bank’s corporate image, brand standards, and customer experience.
• Provide regional oversight for the planning, coordination, and execution of new branch construction, renovations, adaptations, relocations, refurbishments, ATM kiosks and galleries, cladding works, and other property improvement projects.
• Monitor AGSMs and relevant project teams to ensure timely delivery, quality assurance, adherence to approved specifications, scope, budgets, and effective handover for operational take-off.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for civil infrastructure, including roof repairs, ceiling replacements, counters, tiling, septic systems, canopy installations, and branch repainting.
• Supervise vendors and contractors handling building maintenance and ensure adherence to SLAs.
• Supervise and ensure the maintenance and installation of critical systems, including generators, transformers, inverters, batteries, UPS, CCTV, fire systems, panic alarms, and air-conditioning units.
• Ensure full functionality of IT communication masts and safety devices (lightning/thunder arrestors, extinguishers, FM 200) in conjunction with other stakeholders.
• Monitor the availability, functionality, maintenance, and replacement of branch operational tools and equipment, including note counting/sorting machines, rate boards, FX boards, internal and external signage, regulatory signage, and other General Services or engineering-related items.
• Ensure AGSMs liaise with the appropriate stakeholders for timely intervention and compliance with approved standards.
• Serve as the regional coordination and escalation point between AGSMs and key internal stakeholders such as Procurement, CECM, BOSG, and Compliance to resolve escalated issues and improve turnaround time (TAT).
• Promote operational efficiency and enhance the branch/SBU support experience through timely service delivery.
• Coordinate and monitor lease renewals, property-related negotiations, acquisitions, relocations, and other real estate matters within the region in collaboration with the Real Estate Team, Legal, AGSMs, landlords, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Provide oversight responsibility for the prompt processing and payment of statutory bills, including land use charges, ground rent, tenement rates, TV/radio licences, and other federal, state, and local government levies.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead space optimization exercises and review designs to ensure efficient utilization of branch and SBU spaces within the assigned region in line with evolving operational needs and service models.
• Prepare and coordinate periodic regional General Services reports and dashboards covering project status, maintenance activities, expenditure, vendor/SLA performance, outstanding issues, operational risks, statutory obligations, and AGSM performance.
• Highlight material exceptions and recommend appropriate interventions to senior management.
• Conduct mandatory regional branch visitations for project monitoring and quality inspections.
• Assess compliance with Bank standards, review contractors’ work quality, escalate issues where necessary, and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Monitor all ongoing General Services construction and property-related projects within the assigned region, including new branches, branch adaptations, relocations, face-lifting projects, and improvements to other Bank properties.
• Ensure AGSMs and project teams maintain quality standards and escalate deviations relating to scope, cost, quality, or timelines.
• Oversee the implementation and enforcement of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Bank equipment with approved vendors across the region.
• Coordinate and monitor the activities of relevant functional teams involved in new branch openings, relocations, and refurbished branch take-offs within the region.
• Direct and report on pre-vacation inspections, lease surrender arrangements, and negotiations of redecoration fees with landlords of closed or relocated branches, in collaboration with the Real Estate Team at Head Office.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-12 years of progressive experience in facilities and infrastructure management, preferably in the financial sector.
• Proven track record of project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership across multiple locations.

Regional Area General Services Coordinator (North)

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: North | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Nigeria
• Category: Banking Jobs
• Job Alerts: To receive Job Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE

Description:

• Supervise, monitor, and ensure the maintenance of a world-class branch ambience across the region, including neat facades, functional facilities, and consistent internal and external aesthetics.
• Coordinate and track environmental upgrades, branch face-lifting, and ambience improvement initiatives through the respective AGSMs to reinforce the Bank’s corporate image, brand standards, and customer experience.
• Provide regional oversight for the planning, coordination, and execution of new branch construction, renovations, adaptations, relocations, refurbishments, ATM kiosks and galleries, cladding works, and other property improvement projects.
• Monitor AGSMs and relevant project teams to ensure timely delivery, quality assurance, adherence to approved specifications, scope, budgets, and effective handover for operational take-off.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for civil infrastructure, including roof repairs, ceiling replacements, counters, tiling, septic systems, canopy installations, and branch repainting.
• Supervise vendors and contractors handling building maintenance and ensure adherence to SLAs.
• Supervise and ensure the maintenance and installation of critical systems, including generators, transformers, inverters, batteries, UPS, CCTV, fire systems, panic alarms, and air-conditioning units.
• Ensure full functionality of IT communication masts and safety devices (lightning/thunder arrestors, extinguishers, FM 200) in conjunction with other stakeholders.
• Monitor the availability, functionality, maintenance, and replacement of branch operational tools and equipment, including note counting/sorting machines, rate boards, FX boards, internal and external signage, regulatory signage, and other General Services or engineering-related items.
• Ensure AGSMs liaise with the appropriate stakeholders for timely intervention and compliance with approved standards.
• Serve as the regional coordination and escalation point between AGSMs and key internal stakeholders such as Procurement, CECM, BOSG, and Compliance to resolve escalated issues and improve turnaround time (TAT).
• Promote operational efficiency and enhance the branch/SBU support experience through timely service delivery.
• Coordinate and monitor lease renewals, property-related negotiations, acquisitions, relocations, and other real estate matters within the region in collaboration with the Real Estate Team, Legal, AGSMs, landlords, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Provide oversight responsibility for the prompt processing and payment of statutory bills, including land use charges, ground rent, tenement rates, TV/radio licences, and other federal, state, and local government levies.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, validation, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead space optimization exercises and review designs to ensure efficient utilization of branch and SBU spaces within the assigned region in line with evolving operational needs and service models.
• Prepare and coordinate periodic regional General Services reports and dashboards covering project status, maintenance activities, expenditure, vendor/SLA performance, outstanding issues, operational risks, statutory obligations, and AGSM performance.
• Highlight material exceptions and recommend appropriate interventions to senior management.
• Conduct mandatory regional branch visitations for project monitoring and quality inspections.
• Assess compliance with Bank standards, review contractors’ work quality, escalate issues where necessary, and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Monitor all ongoing General Services construction and property-related projects within the assigned region, including new branches, branch adaptations, relocations, face-lifting projects, and improvements to other Bank properties.
• Ensure AGSMs and project teams maintain quality standards and escalate deviations relating to scope, cost, quality, or timelines.
• Oversee the implementation and enforcement of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for Bank equipment with approved vendors across the region.
• Coordinate and monitor the activities of relevant functional teams involved in new branch openings, relocations, and refurbished branch take-offs within the region.
• Direct and report on pre-vacation inspections, lease surrender arrangements, and negotiations of redecoration fees with landlords of closed or relocated branches, in collaboration with the Real Estate Team at Head Office.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-12 years of progressive experience in facilities and infrastructure management, preferably in the financial sector.
• Proven track record of project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership across multiple locations.

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