Risk Officer

JOB OPPORTUNITY: RISK OFFICER

Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2–4 years

Salary: NGN 300K

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Risk Officer to identify, assess, monitor, and manage risks across the company's credit/financing, operations, compliance, and business activities.

Key Responsibilities:
• Identify and assess financial, credit, operational, compliance, and reputational risks.
• Conduct risk assessments for clients, transactions, products, and business activities.
• Monitor loan and financing portfolios and identify early warning signs.
• Monitor internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Track key risk indicators and follow up on corrective actions.
• Support regulatory compliance, audits, inspections, and reviews.
• Prepare periodic risk reports for Management.
• Maintain an accurate risk register and records of incidents and mitigation actions.
• Support the development and review of risk policies and procedures.
• Monitor emerging risks and provide risk-related advice to Management.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Banking & Finance, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years' relevant experience in risk management, credit, financial services, internal control, audit, or compliance.
• Experience in a financial institution, investment company, lending/financing company, or similar organization is an advantage.
• Strong credit and financial analysis skills.
• Good knowledge of internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.

Please use “Risk Officer” as the email subject.