First Bank of Nigeria Limited has called for participation in the second edition of its FirstBank Technology Academy.
The leading financial inclusion services provider stated in a statement on Wednesday, August 9, that interested participants are to visit the website https://hdbc.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/877 and complete the online application form.
The application, which closes on Friday, 11 August 2023, is open to individuals in Nigeria and the bank’s subsidiaries in Africa – FirstBank in The Gambia, FirstBank in Sierra-Leone, FirstBank in the Republic of Congo, FirstBank in Guinea, FBNBank in Ghana, FBNBank in Senegal.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews and assessments to gain entry into the Technology Academy in the coming weeks.
FirstBank Technology Academy targets young and recent graduates with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) background. These tech enthusiasts will undergo a comprehensive and practical programme that will expose them to a wide array of cutting-edge technologies – including: IT Fundamentals, Application Support & Development, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure and Data Science – which will strengthen their hands-on experience in the field of digital technology.
According to Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing & Corporate Communications of FirstBank: “As a digitally led financial services institution in Africa, we recognise the impact of technology in shaping the world in all spheres of human endeavours, including the global financial services industry. Technology is indeed the gateway to unlocking endless possibilities in the banking industry.
“We invite young graduates with a passion for innovation and a strong desire to create a positive impact on the banking landscape to join us on this transformative journey as we collectively contribute to leaving no stone unturned in plugging FirstBank to being the bank of first choice in the continent.”
Ninety-five per cent of customer-induced transactions on FirstBank’s digital channels are enjoyed by 22 million of its digital product users.
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The bank processes over 12% of the industry payment volume in Nigeria.
FirstBank Technology Academy is one of the many ways the bank reinvents itself to leave no stone unturned in exposing its customers to state of the art and leading digital banking experience in the the continent.
First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) is the premier Bank in West Africa and the leading financial inclusion services provider in Nigeria for 129 years.
With over 750 business locations and over 215538 Banking Agents spread across 99% of the 774 Local Government Areas in Nigeria, FirstBank provides a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services to serve its over 42 million customers.
The bank has an international presence with subsidiaries operating in 9 other countries. These subsidiaries are FirstBank (UK) Limited in London and Paris, FirstBank in The Gambia, FirstBank in Sierra-Leone, FirstBank in the Republic of Congo, FirstBank in Guinea, FBNBank in Ghana, FBNBank in Senegal as well as a Representative Office in Beijing, China.
The bank is at the forefront of promoting digital banking in the country and has issued over 12 million cards, the first bank to achieve such a milestone.
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