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POSITION: HEAD, ENTERPRISE-WIDE RISK MANAGEMENT & INTERNAL AUDIT A company based in Lagos is one of the foremost discount houses in the financial services industry. As part of its on-going initiatives to remain a clear leader, it is seeking to recruit Head, Enterprise-wide Risk Management and Internal Audit who will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of its Enterprise-wide Risk Management (ERM) Framework. RESPONSIBILITIES • Reporting to the Board of Directors through the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for:• Developing, implementing and reviewing risk management policies and processes• Developing, implementing and reviewing risk based internal audit policies and processes• Advising the board and management on the risk philosophy and appetite for the organization• Monitoring and continuous development of the risk management framework in line with the business focus of the firm• Establishing and maintaining an effective and efficient risk identification, evaluation and management system• Ensuring risks are managed within the risk appetite set by the Board• Developing clear lines of authority and responsibility for individual risk elements in line with Board approval• Generating appropriate risk reports for departmental, management and board use• Developing appropriate risk metrics and limits for the organization• Monitoring compliance with approved risk limits and guidelines for risk elements• Organization-wide risk capital management and reporting to all stakeholders• Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of recommendations and other matters that are of importance to the Audit Committee• The selection of appropriate tools and techniques for effective risk management• Supporting other initiatives for enhancing risk and control consciousness in the firm SKILLS / COMPETENCIES • Strong knowledge of ERM and RBIA• Good understanding of the financial services industry, especially knowledge of discount house operations• Sound Knowledge of Basel II and CBN Risk- Based Supervision• Previous experience in Treasury Management of a financial institution• Strong Organisational lnfluence and excellent relationship management experience• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills• Strong analytical skills• Knowledge of statistics• Good appreciation of the capital market QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE• At least 12 years experience in a financial institution with about 4 years working experience in risk management and 2 Years in risk audit.• A Good first degree in Economics, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Statistics or Finance• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, FRM, PRM, CFA is a major requirement• Possession of a higher degree will be a major advantage METHOD OF APPLICATIONInterested candidates with the requisite qualification should forward their detailed resume and cover letter to: ham@hpierson.comPlease note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Application closes two weeks from the date of publication.