Technical Trade Specialist – Transaction Banking Operations at FirstBank Plc

Introduction: FirstBank Plc is seeking a highly skilled Technical Trade Specialist to join its Transaction Banking Operations team in Lagos. This role is central to the processing, delivery, and compliance of Form A and Invisible Products and Services, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements while supporting the bank’s trade and international payment operations.

• Job Title: Technical Trade Specialist – Transaction Banking Operations
• Job ID: 1610
• Company: FirstBank Plc
• Location: Lagos, Nigeria
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Degree Level: Bachelor Degree

About FirstBank Plc

FirstBank Plc is Nigeria’s premier financial institution with over a century of excellence in banking and financial services. The bank is renowned for its commitment to innovation, regulatory compliance, customer satisfaction, and financial inclusion across Nigeria and beyond.

Job Description

The Technical Trade Specialist will be responsible for the processing and delivery of all Form A and Invisible Products and Services, including CCI, PTA, BTA, ESTACODE, vendor and dividend payments, profit repatriation, and other invisible payment services. The role ensures compliance with evolving foreign exchange regulations, supports stakeholder engagement, and manages reconciliations and risk controls for invisible transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and deliver all Form A and Invisible Products and Services for the bank.
• Ensure compliance with foreign exchange regulations and international rules.
• Handle Form A registration and compliance assurance functions.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders on product and technology platform development.
• Perform daily and periodic reconciliation of Nostro, GL, and Suspense accounts.
• Ensure timely closure of all open items on invisible transactions.
• Operationalize risk control measures on invisible process, payment, and negotiation functions.
• Enforce the presentation of compliant documents for vendor and service payments.
• Prepare and submit daily, monthly, and periodic reports on invisible transactions.
• Respond to customer enquiries and resolve issues related to invisible services.
• Liaise with Treasury on the provision of FX for settlement of invisible transactions.

Requirements

• First Degree in any discipline.
• Trade Certifications such as CDCS, CSDG, or CITF are an added advantage.
• Master’s degree or other professional certifications will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 3–5 years relevant experience in Trade Functions.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through FirstBank Plc’s official recruitment portal:

Apply via FirstBank Recruitment Portal

Application Deadline

06 January, 2026

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