About the Role
Maurice Xandra Solutions is a premier management consulting firm specializing in human resources, management consulting, and process improvement. On behalf of our client, a leading investment group in Nigeria, we are currently seeking a dynamic and seasoned professional to join their executive team as the Head of Risk. In this pivotal leadership role, you will spearhead risk management across all business operations and investment portfolios, ensuring robust risk governance, strict regulatory compliance, and seamless alignment with the Group’s strategic growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and implement comprehensive enterprise risk management frameworks, policies, and strategies aligned with corporate goals.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate investment, market, credit, liquidity, operational, and strategic risks.
- Evaluate investment proposals and portfolio exposures to ensure strict adherence to the Group’s defined risk appetite.
- Conduct rigorous risk assessments, scenario analyses, and stress testing to empower data-driven investment decisions.
- Monitor portfolio risks, emerging macroeconomic trends, and ensure continuous compliance with applicable Nigerian and international regulations.
- Prepare high-level risk reports and present actionable insights and mitigation strategies to Executive Management and the Board.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Investment Management, Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams to fortify internal risk controls.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire the risk management team while championing a proactive risk-aware culture across the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related discipline; a postgraduate degree or professional certification is highly advantageous.
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years of relevant risk management experience, with substantial leadership experience at a senior level.
- Demonstrated expertise gained within investment management, asset management, capital markets, banking, or a diversified investment holding group.
- Comprehensive knowledge of enterprise risk management, investment risk modeling, portfolio monitoring, and regulatory frameworks.
- Proven capability in designing risk frameworks, evaluating complex investment exposures, and executing mitigation tactics.
- Exceptional analytical, strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and executive-level decision-making skills.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentive structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
- Opportunities for high-impact strategic leadership within a top-tier Nigerian investment group.
- Continuous professional development and executive leadership support.