Strategy Implementation & Performance Manager - International Banking Group at First Bank of Nigeria Limited

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. The Bank has international presence through its subsidiaries, FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank DRC, FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone and FBNBank Senegal, as well as its Representative Offices in Johannesburg, Beijing and Abu Dhabi.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Strategy Implementation & Performance Manager - International Banking Group

Job Identification: 1713
Location: Nigeria

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the group strategy team in crafting and updating the overarching strategy for the SSA subsidiaries.
• Develop the strategy document for International Banking Coordination.
• Monitor the execution plans for strategic imperatives across Sub-Saharan African subsidiaries and the China Representative Office
• Manage ITBG’s performance by working with the key stakeholders to drive the achievement of the Group and Bank’s objectives.
• Monitor the progress of strategic initiatives of ITBG coordination and subsidiaries to ensure timely execution.
• Prepare and issue quarterly reports on the status of strategic imperatives for the subsidiaries.
• Provide updates on competitive landscapes and market conditions within the subsidiary Markets.
• Collect and analyze financial information from subsidiaries to assess performance against strategic goals.
• Coordinate Monthly Performance Review (MPR) sessions for the subsidiaries, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Follow up on action items from the Strategy Retreat, Group Management Committee (GMC) meetings, and monthly MPR sessions.
• Produce and distribute Quarterly macroeconomic reports for the subsidiary markets.
• Attend Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO) meetings for the subsidiaries to ensure strategic alignment.
• Act as the main point of contact between the group strategy team and the subsidiaries.
• Collaborate to prepare annual budgets for the SSA subsidiaries that align with the group's strategic objectives and ITBG's financial targets, for review by Head ITBG and finalization by DMD .
• Monitor and review the monthly and quarterly expenses of the China Representative Office, ensuring they are within the approved budget.
• Identify and recommend cost optimization strategies for the entire group (the department, SSA Subsidiaries and China Representative Office), ensuring alignment with the group’s cost control and efficiency goals.
• Develop and maintain a framework for tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to strategic objectives.
• Identify and address potential risks to the execution of strategic plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among subsidiaries to ensure consistency in strategy implementation.
• Conduct regular reviews of subsidiary performance, identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations.
• Monitor the alignment of SSA subsidiary objectives with the overall group strategy.
• Monitor compliance with group policies and standards in all strategy-related activities.
• Lead the preparation of presentations and reports for executive management on strategic and performance-related matters.
• Oversee the collection and dissemination of competitive intelligence within the subsidiary markets.
• Support the development and execution of strategic projects and initiatives as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that could impact the subsidiaries’ strategic direction.

Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in any field (technical based field is preferred - e.g. economics, engineering, accounting, etc).
• A professional certification in Accounting (ACCA, ICAN, CFA) and post graduate qualification(s) is an added advantage.

Experience:

• Prior experience in Business Strategy and Planning
• Outstanding experience in Performance Management and Reporting
• Good understanding of Financial Services revenue and cost levers
• Experience in Data Analysis and Modeling

Application Closing Date
8th April, 2026; 11:55AM.