New Business Vertical - Chief Compliance Officer, Non-Interest Banking (Hybrid) at First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank)

Posted on Mon 06th Jul, 2026 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

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: New Business Vertical - Chief Compliance Officer, Non-Interest Banking

Job Identification: 1794
Location: Lagos (Hybrid)

Job Description

  • The Chief Compliance Officer provides independent leadership and oversight for the Bank’s compliance and Shariah governance framework, ensuring all operations, products, transactions, and business activities comply with Islamic banking principles, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • The role advises the Board, Executive Management, and Shariah Supervisory Board on compliance matters, oversees Shariah risk management, product certification, compliance monitoring, and internal audits, and promotes a strong culture of ethical banking and regulatory adherence.
  • The Chief Compliance Officer also manages regulatory engagements, supports strategic initiatives, and safeguards the Bank against compliance and Shariah non-compliance risks while strengthening governance and institutional integrity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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