Risk Officer

IBFCAlliance Limited  - Our clients is a Non-bank Financial Institution licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Securities and Exchange Commission and also a member of The Nigerian Stock Exchange, focused on providing key financial services to private and corporate clients over its 27-year history.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Risk Officer
Job Location:
 Lagos

Job Descriptions
The Risk Officer will be responsible for:


  • Maintaining a Risk Register
  • Carrying out periodic risk assessment and evaluation
  • Monitoring and identifying emerging risks
  • Presenting the Risk report to Management and Board Committees
  • Creating business continuity plans to limit risks
  • Building risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training within the company

Academic and Professional Qualifications

  • First Degree
  • ACA or ACCA is compulsory and candidate must be registered with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN)
  • CIS or CFA will be an advantage.

Work Experience:

  • 4 to 6 years cognate experience most of which has been spent in a similar role.
  • Internal Audit experience in the financial services industry.

Technical Skills:

  • Risk Management
  • Good understanding of the financial sector
  • Excellent Communication (written and verbal)
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Required Attributes:

  • Excellent ethical value
  • Ability to think through issues independently
  • Resourcefulness and Initiative
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • People Management
  • Analytical Skill.

Note: The job role should be used as reference.