Security Manager, Enterprise Risk & Investigation at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

Ikeja Electric is one of the largest power distribution companies in Nigeria, committed to delivering reliable and efficient electricity services to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we aim to transform the energy landscape in Nigeria and contribute to the country's economic development. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and customers.

At Ikeja Electric, we don’t just power homes and businesses – we power careers. As a leading energy provider, we are committed to fostering a culture that champions integrity, innovation, and excellence. Our team is the heartbeat of our success, and we thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where everyone can shine.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Manager, Enterprise Risk & Investigation

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Purpose

• As the Security Manager Enterprise Risk & Investigation, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company’s people, assets, and operations.
• Reporting to the Chief Security Officer (CSO), you will be responsible for corporate security practices, risk management, investigations, and developing protocols that strengthen resilience and enhance the organization’s value.
• This role directly reports to the Chief Security Officer.
• The role affords you to develop technical and behavioral competencies, that is, skills, knowledge, and behaviors required to successfully perform in the role and contribute to the organization's goals

Minimum Requirements
Successful applicants will typically possess the following criteria:
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities (preferably Psychology) or a security related discipline.
• Relevant professional security certification.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous military/paramilitary/policing is added advantage.

Technical Competencies:

• Good knowledge and understanding of security systems and management.
• Ability to pay attention to details and to anticipate security issues from nuances within and outside the business.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Emotional maturity to understand impact and sensitivity of security issues.
• Possess good communication, interpersonal and networking skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Display good supervisory, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Exhibit proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Customer Centricity: Safeguards business continuity by ensuring secure operations.
• Risk Management: Identifies and mitigates threats through proactive assessments.
• Entrepreneurship: Designs cost effective, innovative security solutions.
• Organizational Learning: Embeds continuous improvement in security practices.
• Change Management: Adapts protocols and leads teams through evolving threats.
• People Leadership: Builds high performing teams through coaching and accountability.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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