Hpierson recruiting Risk Managemer/Internal Auditor For Discount House

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 APPLICATION
Interested candidates with the requisite qualification should forward their detailed resume and cover letter to: ham@hpierson.com

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application closes two weeks from the date of publication.