Job Description
The Opportunity
- We are expanding our global footprint and we are seeking an individual to join our team as Senior Specialist, Process & Risk Control in Nigeria.
- The individual will Identify and assess operational risks across the Technical function, ensuring that appropriate mitigating actions for the identified risks are put in place and continuously monitored.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and update functional policies and processes for approval by the Chief Technical Officer (CTO)
- Identify, consult and manage internal and external stakeholders to develop new policies and/ or update existing ones.
- Communicate new policies and policy updates to staff and other relevant stakeholders.
- Update and manage the Technical Department’s Policy Library.
- Conduct information/training sessions as required to update stakeholders on new and/ or revised policies.
- Draft the process compliance review plan at the beginning of each financial year and communicate the approved plan to departmental leaders and unit managers.
- Execute the process compliance review plan, identifying exceptions, recommending remedial actions, and preparing reports.
- Socialize process reports with accountable functional leaders and line managers for comments. Close out discussions.
- Receive notifications on risks and propose control measures/ mitigating actions across the Technical function.
- Liaise with the Enterprise Risk Management team on an ongoing team with regards to identification and mitigation of Technical risks.
- Work with Technical teams to perform self-assessments of risks and controls using parameters provided by the Enterprise Risk Management team.
- Communicate risks and controls to stakeholders and drive implementation of mitigating actions post-approval.
- Monitor risks and implementation of mitigating actions according to plan (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly).
- Prepare/ update periodic reports on risk activities and update plans. Share reports with stakeholders and update the CTO’s dashboard post-approval.
- Update the Operations Monitoring Framework with risks and controls (where applicable).
- Contribute towards shaping a positive risk awareness culture in the organization.
- Prepare and submit reports on all matters pertaining to job area.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Business Support
Key Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field.
- MBA or advanced degree in an analytical discipline combined with relevant professional certification will be an asset.
- +10 years’ cognate experience in business risk management, including most 3 in a senior role supporting executives.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Workload Management
Functional Competencies:
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Business Process Design & Re-engineering
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Corporate Performance Management
- Business Consulting
- Stakeholder Management
Organizational Competencies:
- Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
- Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
- Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
- Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.