Job Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, is a Nigerian multinational bank and financial services company headquartered in Lagos Nigeria. It is the premier bank in West Africa with its impact woven into the fabric of society.
JOB SUMMARY
RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred).5-8 years’ relevant experience in economic research, banking consulting, or market intelligence.Demonstrated experience producing macroeconomic analysis or strategic insights.ResponsibilitiesMacroeconomic Intelligence & Insight Development.Lead analysis of macroeconomic and policy developments across global and domestic markets.Translate macro trends into implications for the Bank's balance sheet, sectors, and client segments.Contribute to position notes, outlook reports, and strategic briefsRegional & Cross-Border Economic IntelligenceLead development of macroeconomic insights across the Bank's subsidiary and international markets.Contribute to regional macro risk heatmaps and comparative country analysis.Translate cross-country developments into implications for treasury positioning, corporate expansion, and client engagement.Support alignment of macro intelligence across Nigeria and subsidiary markets to ensure a consistent Group-wide view.Forecasting & Scenario AnalysisDevelop and maintain forecasts across inflation, GDP, FX, and interest rates.Build and refine forecasting assumptions and analytical frameworks.Conduct scenario analysis, including downside and stress cases.Deliver structured macroeconomic inputs into ALCO, including forward-looking views on liquidity, rates, and FX.Support development of Monthly Macroeconomic Assumptions to inform planning, budgeting, and risk management.Contribute to CEO/MD briefing materials and strategic macro narratives.Conduct scenario analysis to support balance sheet positioning and risk assessment.Enterprise Intelligence & Business Linkage. Contribute to the development of proprietary economic intelligence products (e.g., indices, sector insights, market frameworks).Translate macroeconomic developments into actionable insights for business units, including Corporate Banking, Treasury, Retail, Private Banking, and Subsidiaries.Support integration of macro intelligence into client engagement, deposit mobilisation, and sector analysis conversations.Align analytical outputs with the Bank's broader growth and market positioning objectives.Content Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Draft and review economic intelligence outputs and executive summaries.Lead development of presentations for ALCO, Board, and senior management.Translate complex analysis into concise, decision-relevant slides.Support preparation for senior-level engagements (clients, regulators, investors). Contribute to briefing materials and talking points for the Chief Economist.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Economics and business, Ability to coordinate
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
