Risk Manager
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Strivo Labs is hiring an experienced Risk Manager to lead enterprise risk management across its fintech operations in Nigeria. The role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, credit, fraud, and regulatory risks while collaborating with product, credit, compliance, and executive teams. Candidates need 5–8 years of progressive experience in risk management within fintech, digital lending, banking, or payment services.
- Lead enterprise risk management across fintech operations
- 5–8 years of progressive risk management experience required
- Focus on credit, fraud, operational, and regulatory risk
- Collaborate with executive leadership and board committees
- Advanced Excel, Power BI, and SQL skills required
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- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in security, internship, segurancaThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
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Original source description
The ideal candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding the company’s financial health, regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and reputation while supporting sustainable business growth. The Risk Manager will collaborate closely with Product, Credit, Compliance, Operations, Technology, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams to develop and implement a robust enterprise risk management framework aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Risk Manager to lead the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of risks across our fintech operations. Key Responsibilities: Enterprise Risk Management: Maintain and update the enterprise risk register and risk appetite framework. Conduct periodic risk assessments and present findings to senior management. Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company’s risk management framework, policies, and procedures. Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate key business risks across operational, financial, strategic, technological, cyber, compliance, and reputational areas. Credit & Lending Risk: Work with Credit, Collections, and Data teams to strengthen underwriting and risk scoring methodologies. Analyze portfolio performance, default trends, delinquency rates, and loss metrics. Recommend risk-based strategies to improve portfolio quality and reduce losses. Evaluate and monitor credit risk exposures across lending and BNPL portfolios. Operational Risk: Investigate operational incidents and recommend corrective actions. Establish controls to minimize operational losses and process failures. Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and ensure timely reporting. Fraud Risk Management: Develop and implement fraud prevention and detection strategies. Monitor transaction patterns and emerging fraud trends. Lead investigations into suspected fraud cases and coordinate resolution efforts. Collaborate with Technology and Security teams to strengthen fraud monitoring systems. Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Work closely with Compliance teams on regulatory audits and examinations. Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements: and industry standards. Support policy reviews and governance initiatives. Monitor regulatory developments and assess potential impacts on business operations. Reporting & Stakeholder Management: Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and presentations for Executive Management and Board Committees. Provide insights and recommendations on risk exposure and mitigation strategies. Support strategic decision-making through risk analysis and scenario planning. Business Continuity & Resilience: Support the development and testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP). Ensure operational resilience frameworks are maintained and regularly reviewed. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Fraud Loss Reduction Operational Risk Event Frequency Business Continuity Readiness Score. Regulatory Compliance Score Risk Incident Resolution Time Portfolio Loss Rate Audit Findings Closure Rate Risk Assessment Completion Rate Requirements| Education: Master’s degree is an added advantage. Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. Demonstrated experience: managing lending, BNPL, payment, or digital financial products. Strong understanding of fintech regulatory requirements: and risk governance practices. 5–8 years of progressive experience: in Risk Management, Credit Risk, Enterprise Risk, Audit, or Compliance within a Fintech, Digital Lending, Banking, Financial Services, or Payment Services environment. Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks. Experience: with credit risk assessment and portfolio analytics. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL, or similar analytical tools. Familiarity with regulatory standards, AML/CFT controls, and data protection requirements. Understanding of fraud risk management and transaction monitoring. Professional Certifications (Preferred): Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) Professional Risk Manager (PRM) Relevant compliance or governance certifications Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Core Competencies: Strategic Thinking Risk Assessment & Mitigation Analytical Problem Solving Communication & Presentation Skills Integrity & Professional Judgment. Stakeholder Management Leadership & Team Collaboration Decision Making Regulatory Awareness Attention to Detail How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send a short note on why you are a good fit and your salary expectations to: hiring@strivolabs.com , using the job title as the subject of the email. View all Jobs in Nigeria Lagos State Risk Manager job vacancies in Nigeria