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- Lagos, Nigeria
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Our client, a leading investment group in Nigeria, is seeking an experienced Head of Risk to oversee risk management across its business operations and investment portfolio, ensuring effective risk governance, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the Group’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement enterprise risk management frameworks, policies, and strategies.
Identify, assess, and mitigate investment, market, credit, liquidity, operational, and strategic risks.
Evaluate investment proposals and portfolio exposures to ensure alignment with the Group’s risk appetite.
Conduct risk assessments, scenario analyses, and stress testing to support informed investment decisions.
Monitor portfolio risks, emerging market developments, and compliance with applicable regulations.
Prepare risk reports and present findings and mitigation strategies to Executive Management and the Board.
Collaborate with Investment Management, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams to strengthen risk controls.
Lead the risk management team and promote a strong risk-aware culture.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field. A postgraduate degree or relevant professional certification is an advantage.
Minimum of 8-10 years’ relevant risk management experience, with substantial senior-level experience.
Experience in investment management, asset management, capital markets, banking, or a diversified investment group.
Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management, investment risk, portfolio monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to develop risk frameworks, assess investment exposures, and implement mitigation strategies.
Excellent analytical, leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@mauricexandra.com using the position as subject of email.
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