KPMG International is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG is also represented in Nigeria offering Audit, Tax and Advisory Services.
Our client, a non-Operating holding company of a leading financial services Group with commercial banking, investment banking, capital market and insurance subsidiaries has recently concluded the reorganisation of its businesses in line with regulatory requirements.
As a resuit of this re-organisation, the Company is seeking to recruit self driven, experienced and motivated individuals to fill the following select positions within the Holding Company. The ideal candidates for these positions will be mid - senior management level staff with proven abilities and possess clear leadership potential.
Job Title: Head of Risk Management
Code: HOD - FS002
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, analysing and evaluating the group’s risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Define the Group enterprise risk management framework.
- Champion the development of the Group risk appetite, limits and tolerance levels.
- Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies for the Group’s critical risks and monitor implementation.
- Coordinate the identification and assessment of business risks relating to the Holding Company’s processes and controls.
- Continuously review and update Group risk charters, policies and procedures, methodologies etc, and as required.
Qualification, Skills and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- Relevant professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, PRM and other risk management certifications.
- A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience of which at least four (4) must have been at management level.
- Relevant experience shall be in risk management in financial services.
- Demonstrate a proven ability to manage market, liquidity and other types of enterprise risks.
- Good understanding of local & international risk management trends in the financial services industry.
Application Closing Date
1st March, 2013
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send applications which include a cover letter detailing the applicant’s position of interest and detailed contact information, Applicant’s updated curriculum vitae, Copies of relevant credentials and certificates. to:
[email protected] , with the relevant job title and code stated in the subject line of the email.
Note: All applications will be treated in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.