About the Role
Don Quester Consulting Limited is a leading management consulting organization specializing in human capital development and bespoke interventions that enhance individual and organizational performance. We are currently seeking an experienced and visionary executive to join our leadership team as the Group Chief Risk Officer.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, implement, and oversee the Group's enterprise risk management framework, policies, and procedures across all business entities.
- Establish comprehensive risk appetite levels, governance structures, and escalation processes.
- Identify, assess, and monitor strategic, financial, operational, market, and emerging risks.
- Provide independent risk advisory on major business decisions, investments, acquisitions, and significant transactions.
- Conduct advanced risk assessments, stress testing, and scenario analysis to evaluate potential business exposures.
- Oversee operational risk management, business continuity planning, crisis management, and organizational resilience.
- Monitor information security, cybersecurity, technology, data, and third-party risks in collaboration with relevant functions.
- Prepare consolidated risk reports, executive dashboards, and key risk indicators for senior management and the Board.
- Promote a robust risk culture, strengthen risk ownership, and build risk management capabilities across the Group.
- Oversee incident reporting, thorough investigations, risk mitigation strategies, and insurance adequacy reviews.
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional certification such as FRM, PRM, CRMP, ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager, CFA, ACCA, ICAN, or equivalent.
- A Master's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, or Finance is an added advantage.
- 12 to 18 years of progressive experience in risk management, audit, finance, or strategy.
- At least 5 years of experience in a senior risk leadership role with Board-level reporting responsibilities.
- Deep expertise in enterprise risk frameworks like COSO ERM and ISO 31000, alongside strong knowledge of Nigerian regulatory and macroeconomic risks.
- Prior experience within a holding company, diversified business group, or multi-entity organization is highly preferred.
- Competitive and negotiable remuneration package aligned with industry standards.
- Opportunities to drive high-level strategic transformation within a reputable consulting and investment group.
- Collaborative executive work environment with professional growth prospects.