The initiative, tagged the FirstBank Retail Banking Recruitment Bootcamp 2026, is designed to attract qualified candidates with proven experience in customer relationship management, business development, credit analysis, and retail banking operations.
Successful candidates will join one of Nigeria’s largest financial institutions and play a key role in expanding customer relationships, driving deposit growth, and supporting the bank’s business objectives across various regions.
Apply here for Relationship Manager – North Division
Available Positions
Relationship Manager – North Division
This role is targeted at banking professionals interested in opportunities across Northern Nigeria.
The successful candidate will be responsible for acquiring new customers, managing existing relationships, growing deposits, marketing banking products, and ensuring effective portfolio management.
Key Responsibilities
- Grow customer deposits and liabilities through strategic relationship management.
- Identify and acquire new customers.
- Maintain and deepen relationships with existing clients.
- Monitor credit portfolios and detect potential risks early.
- Promote and market banking products and services.
- Support product development initiatives based on customer needs.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and service delivery.
- Revive dormant customer accounts and maintain active relationships.
Requirements
Applicants must possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline, preferably business-related.
- A minimum of three years’ banking experience in marketing, relationship management, or credit operations.
- Strong understanding of:
- Banking operations and products
- Credit and risk management
- Customer service
- Financial analysis
- Business development
- Strategic planning
Candidates with professional certifications or postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA will have an added advantage.
Relationship Manager – Lagos, South-West, South-East and South-South
FirstBank is also recruiting experienced professionals to support its retail banking operations across Southern Nigeria.
The role involves leading marketing initiatives, supervising retail banking teams, driving profitability, managing customer relationships, and ensuring business growth within assigned regions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise retail marketing teams.
- Drive achievement of monthly and annual business targets.
- Improve customer acquisition and retention.
- Monitor branch marketing performance.
- Ensure efficient service delivery and operational excellence.
- Manage risk assets and loan portfolios.
- Prepare and submit business performance reports.
- Control branch marketing expenditures within approved budgets.
- Foster collaboration between business and operations teams.
Requirements
Interested candidates should have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification.
- At least five years of relevant banking experience.
- A minimum of two years in a management or supervisory position.
- Experience in:
- Retail banking
- Product management
- Marketing and sales
- Relationship management
- Business development
Additional professional certifications and postgraduate qualifications will be considered an advantage.
Apply here for Relationship Manager – Lagos, South-West, South-East and South-South
Why Work at FirstBank?
FirstBank offers employees access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health insurance coverage for employees and eligible family members.
- Annual comprehensive medical examinations.
- Paid leave and employee welfare programs.
- Career development and professional growth opportunities.
- Exposure to one of Nigeria’s most established financial institutions.
Application Deadline
Applications for the FirstBank Banking Recruitment Bootcamp 2026 will close on July 6, 2026.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
