Risk Manager Job at Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our work is focused on creating innovative HR and Organizational Development Solutions aimed at Performance Improvement & Business Growth. We currently serve clients across various sectors of the Economy from locations in Jos, Port Harcourt and Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Risk Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: Financial Services

Job Description

• Implement and communicate the company’s risk management and internal control policies and objectives
• Work with Management in integrating risk management policies and practices into the strategic plans of the group and its entities
• Assist in developing and monitoring risk mitigation strategies for the organisation’s critical risk areas Work with business units to establish, maintain and continuously improve risk management capabilities
• Monitor activities of all business units to ensure compliance with internal control and risk management policies
• Facilitate company-wide risk assessments and monitor priority risk areas across the organisation
• Prepare periodic risk assessment reports for Management
• Ensure effective alignment between the enterprise risk management process and the internal audit process
• Conduct periodic risk management education and training
• Coordinate the compilation and continuous review of a detailed transaction process flow for all key activities in the organisation and define control measures to ensure compliance
• Review transaction processes
• Provide an independent view regarding proposed business plans and transactions
• Evaluate risks in operational activities
• Ensure regulatory compliance
• Ensure processes and risk guidelines are in place, and are adhered to in order to safeguard assets and the brand equity of the Group
• Prepare reports and advise units and committees on departure from policies, procedures, and other exceptions
• Maintain working knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory instruments, codes of practice, and organisation policies, and ensure adherence
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• First degree or its equivalent in a numerate discipline (Accounting, Economics, Finance) MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience, in relevant experience of which at least two (2) years must have been spent in a similar role in the financial services industry 
• Chartered membership of ICAN/ ACCA is required
• Good knowledge of risk management principles and practices with a required knowledge of audit techniques and methods required
• Communication & Presentation and report writing skills
• Negotiation working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite & the Internet
• Knowledge of corporate governance practices and knowledge of Assets and Liabilities Management (ALM)
• Knowledge of the GAAP/IFRS and good understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles and ability to analyse financial data
• In-depth understanding of the organisation’s business issues with good ability to read large volumes of documents effectively and extract necessary information.