FBNQuest certified ‘Great Place to Work’ in Nigeria

FBNQuest certified ‘Great Place to Work’ in Nigeria, highlighting its leadership, talent strategy, and workplace culture amid a competitive financial sector

FBNQuest certified ‘Great Place to Work’, earning global recognition for its people-centric leadership, innovative workforce strategy, and commitment to employee well-being.

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The certification reinforces the Bank’s growing reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading financial institutions—built not only on performance, but on culture, trust, and resilience.

This prestigious status was awarded after an extensive evaluation process by Great Place to Work®, assessing employee feedback, organisational values, and leadership practices.

The result confirms FBNQuest’s strategy of prioritising human capital as a key competitive advantage.

“Our recognition as a Great Place to Work affirms a core aspect of our strategy: that sustainable competitive advantage in modern investment banking hinges on our people,” said Afolabi Olorode, Acting Managing Director of FBNQuest Merchant Bank.

“In a sector shaped by digital disruption, complex client needs, and regulatory flux, our people-first approach is essential. We invest in well-being, engagement, and professional development to stay agile and competitive,” he added.

The FBNQuest certified Great Place to Work status reflects the Bank’s strategic focus on:

• Leadership Excellence – Building a high-trust culture that fosters accountability and strategic agility.
• Talent Development – Empowering employees with skills in fintech, compliance, digital banking, and innovation.
• Operational Flexibility – Promoting hybrid work models to optimise client responsiveness and productivity.
• Inclusive Innovation – Leveraging diversity of thought to strengthen creativity and problem-solving.
• Talent Attraction & Retention – Crafting holistic reward systems that encourage long-term career growth.

These pillars are central to the Bank’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, as it aligns corporate responsibility with workforce empowerment.

By fostering a dynamic and future-ready team, FBNQuest strengthens its role as a trusted partner for global investors, regulators, and strategic collaborators.

For FBNQuest, this achievement is more than symbolic. It validates the institution’s ongoing work to align business strategy with talent development, ensuring long-term growth and innovation.

In an increasingly digital and competitive marketplace, the Bank’s approach to workplace culture sets a benchmark for Nigeria’s financial sector.

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As FBNQuest continues to transform investment banking in Nigeria, this milestone confirms that excellence begins from within—with a workforce empowered to lead the future.

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