Risk Management Officer

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Transkredit Finance Company is hiring a Risk Management Officer in Abuja (FCT). The role involves generating operational risk awareness, analyzing risks and loss data, developing risk management frameworks, and supporting the Board and senior leadership in enterprise-wide risk management strategy and policy implementation.

• Risk Management Officer role based in Abuja (FCT)
• Involves enterprise-wide risk management and policy development
• Supports Board committees and senior leadership on risk matters
• Focus on operational risk, loss data analysis, and business continuity

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Risk Management Officer at Transkredit Finance Company ⏲ Aug 21, 2026, 11:00 AM ⋕ View all Banking & Financial Services jobs Transkredit was birthed to address a gap in financial inclusion, in line with the Maya Declaration; a global initiative for responsible and sustainable financial inclusion that aims to reduce poverty and ensure financial stability for the benefit of all. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Risk Management Officer Location: Abuja (FCT) Job Summary Generate and promote operational risk awareness throughout the organisation. Analyse operational risks throughout the organisation. Conduct analysis of loss data to aid informed decision making. Develop and implement pro-active processes for gathering operational risk loss events data and key risk indicators. Monitor key risk indicators organisation-wide on a regular basis. Analysis, design and development of recovery strategy for critical business functions. Design of Service Level Agreement (SLA) for all outsourcing activities; and Supervise the performance of RCSA by process owners and support functions Develop process for collating and analysing loss events data across the organisation. Identification of potential short-term, medium term and long-term continuity / recovery strategies for critical business processes. Prepare operational risk management reports as and when due. Carry out annual process reviews of all critical business processes of the organisation; and Develop operational limits to monitor, constrain and avoid operational risk exposures. Key Responsibilities: Management of Risk Management Unit: Prepare, monitor, and evaluate the budget allocation and costs incurred by the group on an ongoing basis and develop short and long-term risk management strategic plans in alignment with the Organization’s goals. Provide overall leadership and direction based on acceptable standards and principles for the enterprise-risk management function. Assist the Board of Directors, Board appointed committees and the Managing Director in the execution of their duties and responsibilities: regarding overall risk management in the Organization. Risk Management Charter, Policy and Procedure Development: Develop and recommend risk management operating policies and procedures. Obtain approval for revised drafts from the MD / CEO and Board Audit and Risk Committee for approval. Continuously review the group’s charter, policies and procedures, methodology, frameworks, and tools for relevance and suggest amendments required to them and update on an ongoing basis. Risk Management Process: Represent the Organization at industry wide forum relating to risk and compliance issues. Integrate the considerations of risk into strategic decision-making and ensure alignment between business strategies of line management and the Organization’s risk policy. Ensure optimal portfolio returns through efficient diversification and risk transfer strategies, in accordance with the Organization’s risk/reward profile. Ensure the evaluation the design and operating effectiveness of risk controls within the Organization’s products and processes, with a view to validating and/or effecting changes as may become necessary and assist management to build risk management capabilities to mitigate such risks. Promote the establishment a risk awareness culture in the Organization and provide the appropriate opportunities for organizational learning, including lessons learnt from previous problems, ongoing communication, training and development. Assist the Board Audit and Risk committee in defining the organization’s risk appetite. Develop and implement an enterprise-wide risk management strategy and implement an integrated risk measurement and management framework for all risks facing the Organization. Propose and incorporate risk performance indicators into the Organization’s performance management and reward structures. Liaise with external auditors and other assurance providers in the Organization as required. Report regularly to the board and executive management on significant risk issues. Act as the point of contact between the Organization and Regulators with reference to risk management and compliance issues and familiarize the shareholders, regulators and rating agencies with the Organization’s Enterprise Risk Management program. Requirements: Qualification: Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 5-10 years experience. Technical Skills: Excellent ability to balance risk management with the strategic objectives of the organisation. Excellent ability to turn risk management into a strategic tool for enhancing stakeholders’ value. Good knowledge of leading global practices and strategies in risk management. Good ability to detect the pause of the organisation risk wide and redefine risk management activities to regulate the business. Excellent understanding of the link between risk and return Perfect understanding of current risk management methodologies Soft Skills: Excellent relationship management skills especially with third parties Good analytical and problem solving skills Excellent presentation and facilitation skills Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills. Good leadership, supervisory and people management skills How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@transkreditfinance.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email. Application Deadline: 10th September, 2026. 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