Associate, Strategic Risk Program Management at Flutterwave

Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) make and receive payments in a convenient border-less manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate, Strategic Risk Program Management

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Category: Risk Organisation

The Role

• Flutterwave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Associate, Strategic Risk Project Manager.
• The Associate will play a critical role in supporting risk management initiatives across various projects within the organization.
• The ideal candidate should have a strong background in project management methodologies, risk management practices, and experience working in the fintech or financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to develop and maintain comprehensive risk management plans for key initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential risks, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for mitigation.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify emerging risks or issues that may impact project timelines or objectives.
• Analyze data and metrics to assess risk exposure and provide insights to stakeholders and senior management.
• Assist team leaders in communicating risk management principles and guidelines to various stakeholders, promoting a culture of risk awareness.
• Assist team leadership in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and action plans to minimize the impact of identified risks.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Prepare and present risk reports and dashboards to communicate key findings, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance risk management processes, tools, and frameworks to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Required Competency and Skillset to be a Waver

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management or a related field; Master's degree or Professional Certifications are a plus.
• Proven 4+years of experience in project management, risk management, or related roles within the fintech or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 31000, COSO).
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to assess complex situations, identify risks, and develop practical solutions.
• Proven track record of effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering results within established timelines and budgets.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality in all deliverables.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana, Microsoft Project) and risk management software (e.g., Riskonnect, RSA Archer).
• Strong team player with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.