Estate Manager at First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank)

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: Estate Manager

Job Identification: 1738
Location: Nigeria

Duties & Responsibilities
Lease Management & Renewals:

• Lead and coordinate the full lifecycle of lease administration for the Bank’s nationwide portfolio of leased properties, including offices, branches, ATMs, and residential assets.
• Proactively manage lease expirations, initiate early negotiations, and develop cost-effective renewal strategies aligned with market trends and operational needs.
• Evaluate lease terms, rental values, and landlord obligations to secure favourable terms while maintaining positive landlord relationships and ensuring business continuity.

Property Acquisition:

• Identify and assess strategic property acquisition opportunities in line with the Bank’s expansion goals, SRF requests, and customer access strategy.
• Conduct detailed due diligence including location suitability analysis, title document investigation, market valuation, physical inspection, topography, and risk assessment.

Property Disposal:

• Drive the disposal of non-core or underutilized real estate assets, ensuring optimal returns for the Bank.
• Conduct valuation assessments, market analysis, and stakeholder consultations to determine fair market value and appropriate disposal strategy.

Title Documentation, Renewal & Perfection:

• Maintain oversight of the Bank’s title portfolio and drive the perfection and renewal of legal documents across all owned properties.
• Engage with State Land Registries, Surveyor-General’s offices, and legal representatives to facilitate statutory processes (e.g., Governor’s Consent, Deed Registration, Certified True Copies).

Statutory Payments & Government Compliance:

• Ensure timely processing and remittance of statutory obligations, including Ground Rent, Land Use Charge, Tenement Rate, Development Levy, and other taxes.
• Review and validate demand notices from government authorities, resolve discrepancies, and negotiate assessments where necessary

Building Plan Approval & Regularization:

• Coordinate the regularization of building plan approvals for owned and leased branches.
• Liaise with Town Planning Authorities and State Building Control Agencies to facilitate submission and approval of architectural and structural drawings.

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS):

• Serve as the Bank’s Safety Officer, implementing OHS policies aligned with ISO 45001:2018 standards

Property Surrender & Exit Management:

• Manage the surrender of properties no longer required, ensuring compliance with lease exit terms.

Litigation Support & Witness Representation

• Act as the Bank’s key witness in property-related disputes, providing evidence and expert testimony.

Vetting of Valuation Reports:

• Review and validate valuation reports for HCMD Group, RCAM, and CRM departments.

Requirements
Education:

• Minimum education: BSc Degree in Estate management

Experience:

• Minimum experience: 5 years experience in real estate management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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