Job Opportunities at First Bank of Nigeria (7 Positions)

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities at First Bank of Nigeria.

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.

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 job opportunities at First Bank of Nigeria should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

MSC Internal Communications & Content Management

Specifications:

• Full-Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Lagos | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Banking Jobs
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Description:

Strategic Communication & Engagement:

• Ensure a minimum of 75% staff awareness and understanding of the Bank’s strategy, products, services, and initiatives at all times.
• Translate complex strategies into clear, relatable, and engaging communication for diverse staff cadres and demographics.
• Build a strong sense of purpose and alignment to the Bank’s mission, vision, and brand pillars.
• Gatekeeper for internal communications dissemination by verifying and validating content for accuracy; checking brand, legal and regulatory implications. This requires a high level of attention to detail and an understanding of the brand, strategic business functions, strategic resource functions, products, regulatory issues, compliance and organizational policies.
• Disseminate strategy across board and adapt overall objectives without dilution using language that drives clarity and understanding. This requires a constant awareness of the pulse of the Bank and a good understanding of the various dynamics within – staff cadres, roles (front office/back office), demographics, psychographics and operational cycles. 
• Ability to tease out WIIFM and WIIFB is also very key.
• Stakeholder management and engagement amongst several business units and resource functions to achieve synergy in communications across the Group to increase awareness and in-depth knowledge, promote cross-selling and achieve uptake in the Bank’s products among staff.
• Design strategy, plan & design content, design campaigns, schedule deployment of the Bank’s products, services and initiatives to facilitate engagement.
• Support the department’s Information Security Management Systems and Business Continuity Management activities to ensure compliance (BCM Champion). 
• Ensure staff compliance with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook through message clarity and appropriate frequency of communications

Requirements

• Education: Minimum Education: First Degree in social sciences or related discipline
• Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience, knowledge of quantitative & qualitative market research, record keeping & customer service relationship management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, PowerPoint & Excel is essential.

Threat Intelligence Management Specialist

Specifications:

• Full-Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Banking Jobs
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Description:

• Threat Intelligence Analysis: Gather, analyze, and assess cyber threat intelligence from multiple sources.
• Threat Monitoring: Monitor the evolving threat landscape and identify threats relevant to the Bank.
• Threat Hunting Support: Work with security operations teams to identify indicators of compromise and suspicious activities.
• Intelligence Reporting: Produce timely threat intelligence reports, alerts, and executive briefings.
• Threat Actor Analysis: Research cybercriminal groups, attack campaigns, and emerging techniques.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Provide actionable intelligence to security, risk, and technology teams.
• Strategic Intelligence: Support security planning and decision-making through intelligence-led assessments.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance threat intelligence processes, tools, and reporting capabilities.

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Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Intelligence Studies, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Threat Intelligence, Cybersecurity Operations, Threat Hunting, or related areas.
• Strong understanding of cyber threats, attack techniques, and adversary behavior.
• Experience analyzing threat reports and translating intelligence into actionable recommendations.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and security monitoring concepts.
• Relevant certifications such as CTIA, CISSP, CEH, GCTI, CISM, or related certifications will be an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Threat Intelligence Analysis
• Threat Hunting
• Cyber Risk Assessment.

Incident Management & Response Specialist

Specifications:

• Full-Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Banking Jobs
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Description:

• Incident Response: Coordinate the management of cybersecurity incidents from detection through resolution.
• Investigation & Analysis: Conduct incident investigations and determine root causes and business impact.
• Containment & Recovery: Support containment, eradication, and recovery activities during security incidents.
• Monitoring & Escalation: Monitor security events and ensure timely escalation of high-risk incidents.
• Coordination: Serve as a central point of coordination during major security incidents.
• Reporting: Prepare incident reports, management updates, and post-incident reviews.
• Process Improvement: Recommend enhancements to incident management procedures and response capabilities.
• Awareness & Preparedness: Support tabletop exercises, simulations, and incident response readiness activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Incident Response, Security Operations, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Experience handling cybersecurity incidents in a complex technology environment.
• Good understanding of threat detection, security monitoring, and incident handling processes.
• Knowledge of industry frameworks and best practices for incident response.
• Relevant certifications such as GCIH, CISSP, CEH, CISM, or related certifications will be an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Incident Response
• Incident Coordination
• Problem Solving
• Threat Analysis
• Crisis Management.

Technology / IT Auditor

Specifications:

• Full-Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Banking Jobs
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Description:

• IT Audit Execution: Conduct reviews of technology processes, systems, infrastructure, and security controls.
• Risk Assessment: Identify technology risks and assess the adequacy of mitigating controls.
• Control Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGCs), application controls, and cybersecurity controls.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assess compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Audit Reporting: Prepare audit reports and present findings and recommendations to management.
• Follow-Up Reviews: Monitor remediation efforts and validate closure of audit findings.
• Advisory Support: Provide control-related guidance to business and technology stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend improvements to technology governance, security, and operational processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Accounting, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT Audit, Information Security, Risk Management, or related areas.
• Good understanding of technology risks, IT controls, cybersecurity practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience performing audits in financial services or other regulated industries will be an advantage.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, or related certifications will be an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• IT Audit
• Risk Assessment.

Digital Forensics Specialist

Specifications:

• Full-Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Banking Jobs
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Description:

• Digital Investigations: Conduct forensic investigations relating to cybersecurity incidents, fraud, misuse of systems, and policy violations.
• Evidence Preservation: Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence while maintaining chain-of-custody requirements.
• Incident Support: Provide forensic support during security incidents and major investigations.
• Malware Analysis: Assist in the examination of malicious software and suspicious activities affecting the Bank’s systems.
• Reporting: Produce detailed investigation reports and present findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Regulatory Support: Support legal, compliance, audit, and regulatory investigations where required.
• Forensic Readiness: Maintain forensic tools, procedures, and capabilities to support investigations.
• Threat Analysis: Identify indicators of compromise and support broader security investigations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 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.
• Relevant certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, CHFI, CEH, CISSP, or related certifications will be an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Digital Forensics
• Incident Investigation
• Evidence Handling.

Database Security Specialist

Specifications:

• Full-Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Banking Jobs
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Description:

• Database Security Management: Implement and maintain security controls across the Bank’s database environments.
• Access Control: Monitor and review database access rights, privileged accounts, and user permissions.
• Security Monitoring: Conduct regular monitoring of database activities to identify potential threats or unauthorized activities.
• Vulnerability Management: Coordinate database security assessments and support remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Data Protection: Support the implementation of encryption, masking, and other data protection mechanisms.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure database environments comply with regulatory requirements, security standards, and internal policies.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess database security risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with database administrators, infrastructure teams, application teams, and auditors on database security matters.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 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 techniques, and database auditing.
• Understanding of regulatory and information security requirements within a regulated environment.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Oracle Database Security, or related certifications will be an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Database Security Management
• Data Protection and Encryption
• Vulnerability Management.

Application Security Specialist

Specifications:

• Full-Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Banking Jobs
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Description:

• Application Security: Conduct security assessments of web, mobile, API, and enterprise applications to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Secure Development: Support the adoption of secure coding practices and ensure security requirements are integrated into software development activities.
• Vulnerability Management: Track, prioritize, and support remediation of application security vulnerabilities identified through testing exercises.
• Security Testing: Coordinate and perform application security reviews, code reviews, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
• DevSecOps Integration: Work with development and DevOps teams to embed security controls within CI/CD pipelines and release processes.
• Risk Advisory: Provide security guidance during solution design, system implementation, and technology transformation initiatives.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure applications comply with established security standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Awareness & Training: Promote application security awareness across technology teams and support secure coding education initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Information Security, Application Security, Secure Software Development, or a related area.
• Good understanding of application security principles, secure development practices, and vulnerability management.
• Experience conducting application security assessments and supporting remediation activities.
• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, API Security, Secure SDLC, and DevSecOps practices.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, OSCP, CISM, or related certifications will be an advantage.
• Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries is desirable.

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