Unit Head, Fintech Engagement 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: Unit Head, Fintech Engagement

Job Identification: 1306
Location: Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time

Job Objective

• To identify potential collaborations with FinTech partners or Tech-startups to build innovative solutions with speed and faster time to market, using unique services based on operational and business requirements. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Oversee the identification of potential FinTechs, Tech start-ups and ecosystem partners to create value for the banks’ customers via the most convenient channels and ultimately creating stickiness for the bank’s products.
• Drive Identification of specific FinTech’s that will help the Lab fulfil its mandate in building new digital experiences and deepen its visibility in the Fintech ecosystems pacewhile strengthening the bank’s competitive advantage.
• Utilize framework of engagements between FinTechs and the Bank to harness ideas generated in building new products in the Lab.
• Research and information gathering of market trends and needs, evaluate research results to deliver competitive differentiation products that meet the bank’s digital strategic objectives.
• Responsible for forging new relationships with relevant external organizations and networks in enhancing value propositions on either current product offerings or new products of the Bank especially with partnerships that require technical integrations: FinTech’s, Hubs, and other partners within the industry.
• Work strategically with software and digital partners within the marketplace.
• Maintain confidentiality of all Information entrusted while delivering projects.
• Comply with the principles and policies in the Information Security Handbook.
• Perform other functions as may be required for the business to achieve its strategic objectives

Job Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in Computer Science or Engineering Experience

Experience:

• Minimum experience – Over 7 years’ experience business strategy & analysis into consumer facing products 

Application Closing Date
7th March, 2025; 11:45 PM.