By Seyi John Salau
Copyright businessday
FBNQuest Merchant Bank’s deliberate focus on people over the years have been rewarded by its recent ‘Great Place to Work’ certification, which strengthens its competitive edge and also enhances its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) profile.
“This recognition confirms that investing in talent is the most effective pathway to sustainable growth and resilience,” Afolabi Olorode, Ag. MD, FBNQuest Merchant Bank, said in a statement.
According to him, the recent recognition further underscores the bank’s dedication to employee engagement, organisational culture, and leadership effectiveness, which reinforced human capital as a core strategic differentiator in an increasingly competitive financial services landscape.
He disclosed that being recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ reinforces a key tenet of the bank’s strategy of leveraging human capital development for sustainable competitive advantage in modern investment banking.
“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,” Olorode stated.
According to him, the recognition position 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.
Olorode disclosed that the certification followed a rigorous evaluation of employee feedback, workplace culture, and leadership practices, which validated FBNQuest’s deliberate people-centred strategies designed to capture growth opportunities amid regulatory advances, fintech disruption, and digital transformation.
“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,” he stated.
According to Olorode, the certification reflects FBNQuest’s rigorous focus on key areas of leadership excellence, talent development, operational flexibility, inclusive innovation, and talent attraction & retention that are critical to its strategic objectives.
