FBNQuest Merchant Bank Achieves “Great Place to Work” Certification

FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited has been certified as a Great Place to Work, a global recognition that affirms its commitment to cultivating Nigeria’s most innovative and high-performing workforce.

This milestone underscores the Bank’s dedication to employee engagement, organisational culture, and leadership effectiveness, reinforcing human capital as a core strategic differentiator in an increasingly competitive financial services landscape.

The certification followed a rigorous evaluation of employee feedback, workplace culture, and leadership practices, validating FBNQuest’s deliberate people-centred strategies designed to capture growth opportunities amid regulatory advances, fintech disruption, and digital transformation.

“Our recognition as a Great Place to Work reinforces a key tenet of our strategy: that sustainable competitive advantage in modern investment banking is built on exceptional human capital,” said Afolabi Olorode, acting managing director, FBNQuest Merchant Bank.

“In a market defined by technological acceleration, evolving client expectations, and regulation, our people-first approach is not optional, it is a strategic necessity. When we empower our people through targeted development and engagement, we expand our capacity to innovate, strengthen agility, and deliver superior financial solutions. This recognition confirms that investing in talent is the most effective pathway to sustainable growth and resilience.”

This certification reflects FBNQuest’s rigorous focus on key areas critical to its strategic objectives:

– Leadership Excellence: Cultivating a high-trust management culture that enables swift decision-making and strategic agility.

– Talent Development: Accelerating capabilities aligned with market trends, including digital banking and compliance.

– Operational Flexibility: Supporting productivity through adaptive work arrangements, ensuring client responsiveness.

– Inclusive Innovation: Fostering diversity of thought that fuels creative solutions and market insights.

– Talent Attraction & Retention: Implementing a comprehensive rewards strategy to draw top-tier industry talent.

In a financial sector undergoing unprecedented transformation, FBNQuest Merchant Bank’s deliberate focus on people not only strengthens its competitive edge but also enhances its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) profile. This positions the Bank as a trusted partner for global investors and strategic alliances, while reinforcing its role as a key driver of Nigeria’s economic transformation.

A Future-Ready Workforce for a Changing Market. This certification reflects more than an accolade, it signals the Bank’s commitment to building a motivated, engaged, and future-ready workforce.

By aligning people strategies with business objectives, the Bank continues to deliver on its mandate of innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth, setting a benchmark for excellence in Nigeria’s financial services industry.

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