FBNQuest Merchant Bank Achieves “Great Place to Work” Certification, Strengthening Its Role as a Strategic Workforce Leader

…Workforce Excellence as a Catalyst for Growth in Nigeria’s Financial Sector

FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited proudly announces its certification 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, Ag. 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.