Team Lead, Digital Transformation Assurance at First Bank

First BankLagos, Nigeria Digital Marketing

Full Time

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. Since its establishment in 1894, FirstBank has consistently built relationships with customers focusing on the fundamentals of good corporate governance, strong liquidity, risk management and leadership. Over the years, the Bank has led the financing of private investment in infrastructure development in the Nigerian economy by playing key roles in the Federal Government’s privatisation and commercialisation schemes. With its global reach, FirstBank provides prospective investors wishing to explore the vast business opportunities that are available in Nigeria, an internationally competitive world-class brand and a credible financial partner. The Bank has been named "The Best Bank Brand in Nigeria” four times in a row - 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 - by the globally renowned "The Banker Magazine” of the Financial Times Group; and "Most Innovative Bank in Africa” in the EMEA Finance African Banking Awards 2014. FirstBank’s brand purpose is to always put its customers, partners and all stakeholders at the heart of its business, even as it is poised to standardise customer experience and excellence in financial solutions across Sub Saharan Africa, in consonance with its brand vision "To be the partner of first choice in building your future”. Our brand promise is to always deliver the ultimate "gold standard” of value and excellence. This commitment is anchored on FirstBank’s inherent values of passion, partnership and people, to position our customers first in every respect.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement a comprehensive audit program to assess digital transformation initiatives, including cloud migration, IoT implementation, AI integration, and other emerging technologies.
Conduct risk assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with digital transformation projects and initiatives.
Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls implemented to mitigate risks related to digital transformation, including security controls, data privacy measures, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Perform audits and reviews of digital transformation projects, systems, and processes to ensure alignment with organizational objectives, industry best practices, and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, and executive management, to understand the strategic objectives and risks associated with digital transformation initiatives.
Provide recommendations and guidance to management on opportunities for improvement in the design and implementation of digital transformation projects and initiatives.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory developments related to digital transformation and advise on their implications for the organization.
Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors, regulatory agencies, and industry groups to stay informed about leading practices and regulatory requirements in the digital transformation space.
Prepare and present audit findings, reports, and recommendations to executive management and audit committees.
Mentor and coach team members within the Digital Transformation Assurance unit, providing guidance on audit methodologies, technical skills, and professional development opportunities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education