About the Role
Maurice Xandra Solutions is a premier management consulting firm specializing in human resources, strategic management, and process improvement. We are currently seeking a dynamic and analytical Risk Manager to join our team in Nigeria. In this pivotal role, you will safeguard our organization and clients by identifying potential threats, developing robust risk frameworks, and ensuring strict compliance with regulatory standards. If you possess a sharp eye for detail and a passion for strategic mitigation, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain enterprise, operational, and risk-appetite frameworks and policies.
- Identify, assess, monitor, and report strategic, operational, financial, credit, and regulatory risks.
- Escalate risks that exceed or may exceed approved risk appetites to executive leadership.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
- Monitor internal controls and ensure identified operational gaps are properly remediated.
- Maintain dynamic risk registers and track action plans alongside business-unit leaders.
- Oversee counterparty assessments and due diligence for strategic investments and partnerships.
- Lead business continuity, crisis-management, and incident-management programmes.
- Deliver engaging risk-management training and provide expert guidance across the organisation.
- Advise Executive Management and the Board Risk Committee on key risk exposures and compliance.
- Possess an HND or bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of five years of relevant risk-management experience, preferably within the financial services sector.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business-management capabilities.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management abilities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial-sector regulations and modern risk-management policies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced spreadsheets, databases, and related risk software.
- Possession of a master's degree or a recognized professional certification will be an added advantage.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
- Collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment.
- Health insurance and other staff welfare benefits.