Head, Compliance & Risk
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Westfield Consulting is hiring a Head, Compliance & Risk to be based in Warri, Delta State. The role leads regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, internal audit, corporate governance, and contract oversight across Nigerian petroleum, environmental, and data-protection standards. The position requires a legal or management degree and 10–15 years of compliance and risk experience.
- Senior compliance and risk leadership role in Warri, Delta State
- Covers petroleum, environmental, ISO and NDPR regulatory standards
- Includes internal audit, governance and contract/legal oversight
- Requires LL.B/B.L or MBA and 10–15 years experience
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Original source description
Westfield Consulting is a management consultancy firm, specialized in Increasing Your Business Performance. It is our mission to help our clients make the right decisions & improve their organizational performance. As a partner to our clients, we work as integrated members of the team and strive to provide valuable deliverables that meet their goals.
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Head, Compliance & Risk
Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications
- BA/BSc/HND
- ,
- MBA/MSc/MA
Experience
10 - 15 years
Location: Delta
City
Warri
Job Field: Legal and Regulatory
Job Summary
The Head, Compliance & Risk is responsible for safeguarding the organization against regulatory, operational, financial, and reputational risks while ensuring strict compliance with Nigerian and international standards.
This role combines strategic leadership, regulatory oversight, and risk management to protect business continuity and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to Nigerian petroleum regulations, NUPRC, NCDMB, DPR, environmental laws, and waste management standards.
- Oversee compliance with ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and NDPR data protection requirements.
- Maintain strong relationships with regulators (CAC, FIRS, PENCOM, NSITF, EFCC-SCUML).
- Risk Management:
- Develop and implement enterprise-wide risk management frameworks.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, environmental, and compliance risks.
- Lead crisis management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
- Internal Audit:
- Conduct audits across financial, operational, IT, and compliance areas.
- Provide independent assurance to the Board Audit Committee and senior management.
- Recommend improvements to governance and internal controls.
- Corporate Governance:
- Advise the Board and executive leadership on compliance and governance matters.
- Ensure transparent reporting, ethical practices, and accountability.
- Serve as Company Secretary where required, preparing board packs, resolutions, and statutory filings.
- Contract & Legal Oversight:
- Review, negotiate, and approve contracts (EPCIC, JV agreements, procurement, haulage, marine services).
- Mitigate legal risks in high-value transactions and partnerships.
- Manage litigation, arbitration, and external counsel engagements.
- Key Requirements
- Degree in LL. B / B. L (Nigerian Bar), MBA/LL.M preferred.
- Minimum of 10 - 15 years experience in compliance, risk, or legal roles, with at least 3 - 5 years in leadership in the Oil & Gas space.
- ICSAN (Chartered Secretary), CIArb (Arbitration), Risk Management certifications.
- Strong skill in corporate law, environmental compliance, contract risk, governance, leadership, audit frameworks.
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Method of Application
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their current CV to:
- cvs@westfield-consulting.com
- with
- victor.allu@westfield-consulting.com
- using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
- Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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