Head of Risk Management at R & R Recruiting Services

R & R Recruiting Services is a Recruitment Agency, Training, Consulting, & Human Resources Management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Risk Management

Location: Egbeda, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Ample experience
Age Requirement: 35 years and above

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework.
• Define and implement the Risk Appetite Statement as approved by the Board.
• Oversee credit policy, portfolio concentration limits, and loan underwriting standards.
• Monitor credit exposures, delinquency trends, and overall portfolio performance.
• Support ALCO in managing liquidity and funding risks through stress testing and scenario analysis.
• Serve as liaison for CBN risk-related examinations and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Advise Executive Management and the Board on risk implications of strategic decisions.
• Build and promote a risk-aware culture through continuous training and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Professional certifications (CRMA, FRM, PRM, ERM, ICAN, ACCA, CIBN) are an added advantage.

Key Competencies / Skills:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• In-depth knowledge of CBN regulations, IFRS 9, Basel II/III, and AML/CFT frameworks.
• Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• Strong leadership, independence, and high professional ethics.

Experience Requirement:

• 10–15 years banking experience, with at least 5 years in a senior risk role.
• Proven track record managing multi-dimensional risk portfolios and leading cross-functional risk teams.

Application Closing Date
19th December, 2025.