Risk Manager Job at Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group)

Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) is a leading financial market infrastructure provider in Africa, connecting Nigeria, Africa and the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Risk Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time (On-site)

Job Summary

  • We are seeking an exceptional, dedicated and goal-driven individual, who would work closely with the Head, Risk & Control.
  • The Risk Manager is responsible for implementing risk policies and processes across the organisation; working closely with all relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities


  • Developing frameworks, policies and operating guidelines for the organisation’s Risk Management function.
  • Planning, designing and implementing Risk Management processes for the organisation and developing Risk Management systems, including operating and financial models.
  • Actively monitoring the risk-taking activities and risk exposures to ensure they are in line with the board-approved risk appetite, risk limits and corresponding liquidity limits.
  • Implementing and maintaining a Risk Control Self Assessment (RCSA) methodology and framework, including training & execution of the RCSA programme across Nigerian Exchange Group PLC.
  • Analyse and generate periodic loss reports on significant risk incidences to management.
  • Develop & define Internal Loss Data Collection Modules & Key Risk Indicators.
  • Developing and improving the tools for identifying, measuring, monitoring, controlling and reporting risks.
  • Researching and identifying risks facing the organisation, severity and determine probability of occurrence, as well as developing strategies to measure identified risks appropriately as well as, articulate a coherent risk appetite for the organisation.
  • Work with business units to establish, maintain and continuously improve Risk Management capabilities.
  • Reduce operational risk exposure to acceptable levels of target residual risk, commensurate with the risk appetite.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies for the organisation’s critical risks and for monitoring these risks.
  • Conduct stress testing on operational risk scenarios.
  • Provides leadership on risk related issues and serve has a strategic partner to all subsidiaries and departments within the Group.

Person Specification & Required Qualification (s)

  • A relevant Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, Statistics Business Administration or a similar field, with 5-10 years of experience in risk management;
  • A Master’s Degree in Business Administration and/or Finance etc. will be an added advantage;
  • Relevant professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, Professional Risk Manager (PRM), Financial Risk Management (FRM) or other core risk management certification would be beneficial;
  • Extensive knowledge of Risk Management, Internal Control, Audit, Compliance, Information Security ;
  • Resourceful, proactive working style and a team player;
  • Demonstrate professional maturity and poise; ability to employ perfect discretion in sensitive situations.
  • Ability to own complex initiatives; superior project management skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send an updated Resume totalentmanagement@ngxgroup.com using “NGX Recruitment- Risk Manager” as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.