Senior Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria has been operating in Nigeria since 1953 through its predecessor firms of Coopers & Lybrand and Price Waterhouse. We're one of the leading professional services firms in the country with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, over 1000 staff and 31 resident partners.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Senior Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Job Requisition ID: 626797WD
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description & Summary

• As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for leading risk management initiatives, assessing potential threats, and implementing strategies to mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks for our clients.
• This role requires strategic foresight, analytical expertise, and strong leadership skills to ensure the organization's resilience in an ever-changing business environment. 
• The position would require deep knowledge of risk management services including technology related risk experience

Key Responsibilities

• Client Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing insights into risk strategies, compliance requirements, and mitigation plans.
• Risk Assessment & Strategy: Identify, analyze, and evaluate risks impacting both the organization and clients, developing comprehensive frameworks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, auditors, and key business partners to ensure transparent risk management practices.
• Policy & Compliance: Guide clients through regulatory landscapes, ensuring adherence to local and international risk standards.
• Risk Mitigation & Solutions: Design tailored risk management solutions for clients while strengthening the organization’s internal controls.
• Leadership & Training: Lead internal risk teams while educating clients on evolving risk trends, industry best practices, and mitigation techniques.
• Reporting & Presentations: Prepare comprehensive risk analysis reports and deliver high-impact presentations to clients and senior executives.
• Innovation & Technology: Leverage advanced analytics, risk modeling, and digital solutions to enhance risk forecasting and grow risk advisory services.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, CFA, or CPA (preferred).
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in risk management, preferably within financial services, banking, or corporate consultancy.
• Proven experience in managing client relationships within risk advisory functions.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation abilities.

Key Competencies:

• Client-centric mindset with strong business acumen.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams and external partners.
• Strategic thinking with an adaptive problem-solving approach.
• Strong ethical standards and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to build trust and rapport with clients.
• Expertise in risk assessment tools and methodologies.
• Proficiency in presenting complex risk concepts in an accessible manner.
• Attention to detail and the ability to anticipate client needs
• Strong business development capabilities

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2025.