Risk & Internal Control Officer at a Leading Diversified Financial Institution - Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our client, a leading diversified financial institution in Nigeria, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Risk & Internal Control Officer

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Risk & Internal Control Officer is vital in establishing, maintaining, and continuously enhancing the firm's robust risk management framework and internal control systems.
• This role ensures that all company operations—particularly those related to its client services and innovative investment products like dollar funds, equity-based funds, money market funds, and segregated portfolios—adhere strictly to regulatory standards, internal policies, and the organization's overarching mission and core values.
• This officer plays a crucial role in safeguarding assets, guaranteeing compliance, and fostering a pervasive culture of risk awareness and operational excellence throughout the firm.

Key Responsibilities
Risk Management:

• Identify, analyze, and evaluate risks across all organizational activities, including client onboarding, investment operations, and product delivery.
• Develop and maintain risk registers and related documentation.
• Design and recommend risk mitigation measures and controls aligned with industry best practices.

Internal Control & Governance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain internal control policies, procedures, and frameworks that support operational integrity.
• Conduct regular internal audits to verify compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
• Identify operational inefficiencies or control gaps and recommend process enhancements.

Organization & Culture:

• Embody and promote the organizational core values: excellence, professionalism, innovation, integrity, and commitment.
• Lead by example in fostering a strong risk culture aligned with organizational ethics.
• Directly supports the organization’s mission and vision by protecting client assets, ensuring operational integrity, and fostering a culture of ethical excellence—upholding the organization’s commitment to integrity, professionalism, and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Certification in risk management (e.g., CRMA, CFA) is desirable.
• 5+ years of proven experience in risk management, internal control, or compliance within financial services, investments, or wealth management firms.
• Sound knowledge of financial products, especially alternative investment funds and segregated portfolios
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as AML, KYC, and relevant financial legislation.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to assess and manage complex risks.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online