Job Description
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Lagos
- Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
About Job
In this role, you’ll be responsible for collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement and enhance risk management frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Responsibilities
- Work with the business units to understand processes and identify areas of risk exposure.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the organization’s operations, processes, and systems.
- Assist in developing and implementing risk management and compliance management strategies, policies, and procedures to mitigate risks identified and enhance the overall risk exposure of Kredi.
- Work with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management considerations into business processes, product development, and strategic decision-making.
- Conduct periodic risk assessments of 3rd party partners and vendors ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.
- Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews by providing relevant documentation and responding to inquiries.
- Prepare and present risk and compliance reports and updates to senior management and relevant stakeholders, highlighting key risk trends, compliance issues, and remediation efforts.
- Utilize industry knowledge to stay informed about emerging risks and assess their potential impact on the organization and provide proactive recommendations to senior management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management or a related field; advanced degree (e.g. MBA, FRM, PRM, CFA) preferred.
- Proven 5+ years experience in enterprise risk management, preferably in the fintech industry or financial service sector.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, products, and regulatory requirements relevant to the fintech industry.
- Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and best practices, with hands-on experience in risk assessment, analysis, and mitigation.
- Knowledge of compliance principles and methodologies especially in the financial service sector.
- Proficiency in regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to fintech, such as GDPR, KYC/AML, and cybersecurity regulations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven track record of driving results and implementing risk management and compliance initiatives that add tangible value to the business.
- Attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.