Enterprise Risk Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and assessment of key risks facing the organization, including financial, operational, strategic, and compliance risks.
  
• Work closely with business units and functional areas to identify emerging risks and evaluate their potential impact on business objectives.
  
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative risk assessments to prioritize risks based on their likelihood and potential impact.
  
• Develop risk heat maps, scenarios analysis, and stress testing models to quantify risk exposures and inform risk mitigation strategies.
  
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans to reduce the likelihood and severity of identified risks.
  
• Collaborate with business units to implement controls, policies, and procedures to mitigate risks effectively while minimizing disruptions to business operations.
  
• Establish key risk indicators (KRIs) and risk thresholds to monitor risk levels and trigger timely escalation of significant risks to senior management and the board of directors.
  
• Implement risk monitoring tools and dashboards to track risk metrics and trends over time.
  
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to risk management, and relevant regulatory guidelines issued by regulatory authorities.
  
• Develop and maintain a crisis management plan to respond effectively to unexpected events, disruptions, or emergencies that pose significant risks to the organization.
  
• Coordinate crisis response activities and communication plans to minimize the impact on stakeholders and preserve the company's reputation.
  
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management, board members, risk committees, and business unit leaders, to provide risk management guidance, support decision-making, and promote a risk-aware culture across the organization.
  
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the ERM framework and risk management processes.
  
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement enhancements to strengthen the organization's risk management capabilities and resilience.
  

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, risk management, business administration, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification is an advantage.
• Proven experience in enterprise risk management roles within the financial services industry, with a strong understanding of banking or investments
• Deep knowledge of risk management principles, methodologies, and tools, including risk assessment techniques, and scenario analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management capabilities, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Location: GRA, Ikeja

Method of Application