Recruitment at First Bank of Nigeria Limited

 Recruitment at First Bank of Nigeria Limited

First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is the largest financial services institution in Nigeria by total assets and gross earnings. With over 10 million customer accounts and a wide network of over 750 branches, we provide a full range of retail and corporate financial services. Our international subsidiaries include FBN Bank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FBNBank DRC, FBNBank Ghana, FBNBank Gambia, FBNBank Guinea, FBNBank Sierra-Leone, and FBNBank Senegal, alongside our representative offices in Johannesburg, Beijing, and Abu Dhabi.

We are currently recruiting qualified candidates for the following positions:

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**Job Title: Team Member, Digital Forensic Investigator**
**Job Identification:** 1045
**Location:** Nigeria

**Key Responsibilities:**
– Act as a proxy for the **Team Lead (TL), Digital Forensic Investigator** in their absence, ensuring seamless continuity of ongoing investigations.
– Assist in the **planning and coordination of forensic investigation work**, involving cyberattacks, information security breaches, and other digital crimes.
– Lead **investigations into cybersecurity incidents**, collecting, preserving, and analyzing electronic evidence from computers, mobile devices, servers, and other digital sources in a **forensically sound manner**.
– Present investigation findings and act as an **expert witness in court proceedings**, ensuring that all findings meet legal and regulatory standards.
– **Conduct in-depth forensic analysis** of digital data, identifying breaches, unauthorized access, or malicious activity through detailed analysis of logs, metadata, and network traffic.
– **Utilize specialized forensic software** and tools to recover digital evidence, including deleted files and encrypted data.
– Assist other units within the **Internal Audit Department** by performing data extractions and analyses as required for internal investigations or audits.
– Engage in **incident response activities** to identify the root cause of security incidents and propose effective corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
– Conduct detailed investigations into **cryptocurrency exchanges and blockchain networks**, analyzing transactions to detect fraud, money laundering, and other illicit activities.
– Stay abreast of new threats and evolving digital forensic techniques to enhance **forensic methodologies**.

**Job Requirements:**
– **Education:** Minimum of a **First Degree** in a science or numerate discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology). Higher degrees and **professional certifications** such as **CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)**, **CHFI (Certified Hacking Forensic Investigator)**, **CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)**, **CPA (Certified Public Accountant)**, **CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)**, or **CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)** are highly desirable.
– **Experience:** Minimum of **1 year** of relevant experience in **IT security, digital forensic investigations, IT audit**, or a related field.

**Application Closing Date:** 26th September 2024
**How to Apply:** [Click here to apply online]

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**Job Title: Team Lead, Corporate Transactional Support**
**Job Identification:** 1180
**Location:** Nigeria

**Key Responsibilities:**
– Under the leadership of the **Unit Head**, provide **comprehensive legal advice and solutions** to FirstBank and its subsidiaries on a wide array of **corporate transactional matters**.
– Draft, review, negotiate, and **execute loan agreements and security documentation** for Bank facilities to ensure that all transactions are legally sound and protect the Bank’s interests.
– Review and vet **contracts, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and other legal documents** involving the Bank and its counterparties, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
– **Advise on credit approvals** (Form 3800B) and offer letters, ensuring that the most optimal transaction structure is implemented to safeguard the Bank’s commercial and legal interests.
– Serve as a **liaison with external solicitors**, ensuring prompt execution and conclusion of legal processes for transactions handled by the team.
– **Supervise and mentor junior legal staff** within the team, guiding them in the preparation and review of complex legal documents and big-ticket transactions.
– Support the **Corporate & Institutional Banking directorates** by providing transaction advisory services, including **legal due diligence** for high-value transactions.
– Take charge of **quality assurance** by reviewing the work of subordinates to ensure all legal documents and advice provided meet the Bank’s standards.
– Lead and develop the **Corporate Transactional Support team**, offering leadership, coaching, and ensuring team members are equipped with challenging and growth-oriented assignments.

**Job Requirements:**
– **Education:** Minimum of a **First Degree** in Law or a related field. A **Master’s degree** or recognized **professional certification** in corporate law or transactional support is an added advantage.
– **Experience:** Minimum of **5 years** of relevant experience, with expertise in **corporate legal advisory, contract law, banking law**, and **systems support/administration**.

**Application Closing Date:** 25th September 2024
**How to Apply:** [Click here to apply online]

**Job Title: Team Lead, Digital Forensic Investigations**
**Job Identification:** 1109
**Location:** Nigeria

**Key Responsibilities:**
– Act as the **lead investigator** for all forensic investigations involving **Fintech, cryptocurrency, and digital security incidents**, collaborating with relevant stakeholders such as **CRM/branches, departments, and external bodies (CBN, NIBSS, law enforcement, etc.)**.
– Oversee the **digital forensic team** and ensure that all forensic investigations are conducted in compliance with **legal and regulatory standards**.
– Review investigation reports and present findings in **legal proceedings** or during **internal audits** to support the Bank’s case.
– Lead investigations into system vulnerabilities and breaches, identifying the **root cause of IT incidents** and escalating findings to relevant departments for resolution.
– Represent the Bank at fraud mitigation forums, such as the **Nigeria e-Fraud Forum**, **InterSwitch**, and other industry groups, ensuring the Bank remains at the forefront of fraud detection and prevention.
– Continuously review and update investigation methodologies to ensure the Bank’s forensic capabilities are up-to-date with emerging **cybersecurity threats**.
– Represent the Bank in **legal and regulatory proceedings** involving digital fraud investigations.
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams including **IT security, compliance, legal, and external law enforcement agencies** to address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
– Ensure that all digital forensic evidence is handled in compliance with **data privacy laws** and regulatory requirements.
– Oversee the **maintenance of digital forensic records** and ensure all data is securely stored.

Job Requirements:
– **Education:** Minimum of a **First Degree** in a science or numerate discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology). **Higher degrees** or **professional certifications** in digital forensics, such as **Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)**, **Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)**, **GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)**, **CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)**, or **CISA** are required.
– **Experience:** Minimum of **6 years** of relevant experience, with at least **2 years** in **digital forensic investigation, IT audit, incident response**, or **cybersecurity investigations**.

**Application Closing Date:** 26th September 2024
**How to Apply:** [Click here to apply online]

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Important Notes:
– FirstBank is an **equal opportunity employer**, committed to diversity and inclusiveness in all employment practices.
– No **fees** are required for the application, recruitment, or interview process. Beware of scams.
– Only **qualified candidates** will be invited for interviews.

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