Head, Risk Management

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Oportunidade para líder de Gestão de Riscos em Ikoyi, Lagos, com regime de tempo integral. O profissional será responsável pela liderança e supervisão do quadro de Gestão de Riscos Empresariais (ERM) do banco, garantindo governação de riscos, controlo interno e conformidade regulamentar.

• Liderança do quadro ERM em conformidade com diretrizes do CBN e melhores práticas internacionais
• Supervisão independente de riscos de crédito, operacional, mercado, liquidez, conformidade e fraude
• Localização em Ikoyi, Lagos, com contrato a tempo integral

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Head, Risk Management at Jimadek Consulting Limited ⏲ Aug 5, 2026, 5:03 AM ⋕ View all Banking & Financial Services jobs Jimadek Consulting Limited is a specialist recruitment and human capital consulting firm dedicated to serving the financial services industry. We partner with Microfinance Banks, Finance Companies, FinTechs, Commercial Banks, Mortgage Institutions, Cooperative Societies, and other financial institutions to attract, assess, and place exceptional talent that drives business growth and operational excellence. In today's highly competitive labour market, organizations require more than just recruitment support—they need a strategic talent partner that understands industry dynamics, regulatory expectations, and the competencies required for sustainable success. At Jimadek Consulting Limited, we leverage deep industry knowledge, rigorous assessment methodologies, and an extensive talent network to deliver high-performing professionals across executive, management, and specialist roles. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Head, Risk Management Location: Ikoyi, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Description The Head, Risk Management is to provide leadership and oversight of the Bank's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. The role provides independent oversight of credit, operational, market, liquidity, information security, compliance, fraud, and strategic risks. Working closely with Executive Management, the Board Risk Committee, Internal Audit, and Regulatory Authorities, the Head of Risk Management will ensure effective risk governance, strengthen internal controls, and promote a strong risk-aware culture across the Bank. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks across all business functions while ensuring the Bank operates within its approved risk appetite and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Bank's Enterprise Risk Management Framework in line with CBN guidelines and international best practices. Ensure risks are identified, assessed, monitored, mitigated, and reported effectively. Establish and periodically review the Bank's Risk Appetite Statement, Risk Policies, and Risk Management Framework. Coordinate enterprise-wide risk assessments across all business units and functions. Promote a strong risk management culture throughout the organization. Credit Risk Management: Recommend strategies for minimizing credit losses and improving portfolio performance. Provide independent oversight of the Bank's credit portfolio. Conduct periodic portfolio stress testing and scenario analysis. Review credit proposals, risk ratings, and lending decisions to ensure alignment with approved credit policies. Monitor portfolio quality, non-performing loans (NPLs), concentration risks, and provisioning requirements. Operational Risk Management: Develop operational risk management policies, tools, and methodologies. Monitor operational loss events, key risk indicators (KRIs), and control effectiveness. Oversee incident reporting and root cause analysis. Identify operational risks across all business units and recommend appropriate mitigation measures. Lead Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) across departments. Market & Liquidity Risk: Support Asset and Liability Management (ALM) activities. Evaluate market trends and assess their potential impact on the Bank's financial position. Conduct stress testing and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making. Monitor exposure to interest rate, foreign exchange, and liquidity risks. Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Prepare regulatory risk reports and submissions. Provide risk advisory support to Executive Management and the Board Risk Committee. Monitor emerging regulatory developments and recommend appropriate actions. Ensure compliance with CBN Risk Management Framework, Prudential Guidelines, Corporate Governance Guidelines, NDIC requirements, and other applicable regulations. Coordinate regulatory examinations relating to risk management. Fraud Risk Management: Conduct fraud risk assessments across products, processes, and digital channels. Collaborate with Internal Audit, Compliance, Operations, and Information Technology to strengthen fraud prevention measures. Develop and implement fraud risk prevention and detection strategies. Monitor fraud trends, investigate emerging risks, and recommend control enhancements. Information Security & Technology Risk: Collaborate with the Information Technology and Information Security teams to strengthen cybersecurity controls. Monitor technology-related risks associated with digital banking platforms, payment systems, APIs, and cloud infrastructure. Assess technology, cybersecurity, and information security risks. Support Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Disaster Recovery (DR) initiatives. Risk Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor risk trends and emerging threats affecting the Bank. Develop Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), risk dashboards, and management information reports. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual risk reports for Executive Management and the Board. Present actionable recommendations to improve the Bank's risk profile. Internal Control & Audit Support: Track implementation of corrective actions arising from risk reviews and examinations. Monitor remediation of audit findings and regulatory observations. Collaborate with Internal Audit to strengthen internal control systems. Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Business Units, Compliance, Finance, Operations, Technology, and Executive Management on enterprise risk initiatives. Lead and mentor the Risk Management team. Foster a proactive risk culture across the organization through awareness initiatives and training. Maintain productive relationships with regulators, external auditors, and other stakeholders. Qualifications A Master's Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field is an added advantage. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Banking, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Experience: Strong experience: across Enterprise Risk Management, Credit Risk, Operational Risk, Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, Fraud Risk, and Regulatory Compliance. 8–12 years of progressive experience: in Risk Management within Banking, Financial Services, Fintech, or another regulated industry. Sound understanding of CBN Prudential Guidelines, Basel Risk Management Principles, and Corporate Governance requirements. Demonstrated experience: interacting with regulators, external auditors, and Board Committees. At least 4 years in a senior leadership or managerial role. Core Competencies: Credit Risk Analysis Market & Liquidity Risk Operational Risk Management Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Stakeholder Management Regulatory Compliance Internal Controls Communication & Presentation Skills Leadership & Team Development Data Analysis & Decision-Making Corporate Governance Fraud Risk Management Risk Analytics & Reporting Business Continuity Planning Strategic Thinking Enterprise Risk Management Salary N600,000 - N1,000,000 per month. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail. Application Deadline: 21st August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Ikoyi and 1 other location Ikoyi , Lagos State