Head, Risk Management
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Digital Banking
The Role
- The Head, Risk Management will own our enterprise-wide risk framework.
- You will identify, assess, and mitigate risks across credit, operational, market, and regulatory dimensions, ensuring the bank operates within defined risk appetite while supporting business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the enterprise risk management framework, policies, and methodologies.
- Lead identification, assessment, and monitoring of all risk categories including credit, market, liquidity, and operational risks.
- Establish and maintain risk appetite statements aligned to the bank's strategic objectives.
- Provide risk intelligence and reporting to executive leadership and the Board Risk Committee.
- Oversee stress testing, scenario analysis, and risk modelling processes.
- Champion a risk-aware culture across all business units.
- Ensure compliance with CBN risk management guidelines and applicable regulations.
- Manage and develop a high-performing risk management team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field; a Master's Degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in risk management within the banking or financial services sector.
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing enterprise risk.
- Strong understanding of digital banking risk landscapes and fintech-related exposures.
- Proficiency in risk management systems and tools.
- Professional certification: FRM, PRM, or equivalent is required.
- Deep knowledge of CBN regulations, Basel frameworks, and IFRS 9 requirements.
- Exceptional analytical thinking, communication, and leadership skills
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to: stessymaly@yahoo.com and copy: hr@hcerconsulting.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- We are an equal opportunity employer