Risk & Compliance Officer at Sahara Group

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, Lagos
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
9 days ago

Additional Details

Job ID
138172
Job Views
29

Job Description

  • Application Deadline: Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT
  • Position: Risk & Compliance Officer


  • Job Type Full Time


  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND


  • Experience 2 - 3 years


  • Location Lagos



  • Job Field Law / Legal 









Role Accountabilities




  • Assess the adequacy of existing technical and non-technical controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements.

  • Update Risk Register and Monitor Key Risk Indicators.

  • Identify control gaps and recommend compensating controls while also supporting the process owners in the development and implementation.

  • Assist in coordinating day-to-day performance and quality monitoring exercises, implementing effective, proactive, quality processes at the operating level that will positively impact quality and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.

  • Review the existence and operating effectiveness of compliance controls.

  • Document and Update Standard Operating Procedures across board.

  • Support with activities to create company-wide awareness of regulatory and statutory requirements and the importance of complying with these requirements.

  • Produce high-quality reports and analysis with insights on compliance monitoring activities, outcomes and trends.



Requirements




  • BSc Degree in any numerate course from an accredited University.

  • Professional qualification/Certifications in one or more of ICAN, ACCA, CFA, CMA etc. is an added advantage.

  • 2 - 3 years' experience in Risk Management, internal controls, compliance and audit.

  • 2-3 years' experience in Data processing, Data Analytics/analysis, Compliance management, Quality assurance etc.

  • Minimum of 2 years of combined IT experience with a broad range of exposure to IT Governance, internal audit, compliance and systems analysis.

  • Strong knowledge of internal controls.

  • Experience working in a highly regulated environment.

  • Strong and effective business communication (verbal and writing skills).

  • Ability to plan and execute numerous complex projects while managing tight deadlines and challenging circumstances.

  • Strong analytical skills.



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