• Application Deadline: Thu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Head, Risk Management


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikeja


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Duties and Responsibilities of the Job

The duties under a Risk Management job description include the following:

• Designing and implementing an overall risk management process for the organisation, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the company when risks occur


• Performing a risk assessment: Analysing current risks and identifying potential risks that are affecting the company


• Performing a risk evaluation: Evaluating the company’s previous handling of risks, and comparing potential risks with criteria set out by the company such as costs and legal requirements


• Establishing the level of risk the company are willing to take


• Preparing risk management and insurance budgets


• Risk reporting tailored to the relevant audience. (Educating the board of directors about the most significant risks to the business; ensuring business heads understand the risks that might affect their departments; ensuring individuals understand their own accountability for individual risks)


• Explaining the external risk posed by corporate governance to stakeholders


• Creating business continuity plans to limit risks


• Implementing health and safety measures, and purchasing insurance


• Conducting policy and compliance audits, which will include liaising with internal and external auditors


• Maintaining records of insurance policies and claims


• Reviewing any new major contracts or internal business proposals

Requirements / Skills

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in relvant fields with 3 - 6 years work experience.


• Analytical skills and an eye for detail


• Commercial awareness


• Numerical skills


• Planning and organisational skills


• Working experience in Microfinance Bank as Credit/Risk Officer


• Ability to understand broader business issues


• Communication and presentation skills