Head, Compliance & Risk at Westfield Consulting Limited

Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client in the Oil & Gas space is recruiting a qualified and passionate candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Compliance & Risk

Location: Koko, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head, Compliance & Risk is responsible for safeguarding the organization against regulatory, operational, financial, and reputational risks while ensuring strict compliance with Nigerian and international standards.
• This role combines strategic leadership, regulatory oversight, and risk management to protect business continuity and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to Nigerian petroleum regulations, NUPRC, NCDMB, DPR, environmental laws, and waste management standards.
• Oversee compliance with ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and NDPR data protection requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulators (CAC, FIRS, PENCOM, NSITF, EFCC-SCUML).

Risk Management:

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide risk management frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, environmental, and compliance risks.
• Lead crisis management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

Internal Audit:

• Conduct audits across financial, operational, IT, and compliance areas.
• Provide independent assurance to the Board Audit Committee and senior management.
• Recommend improvements to governance and internal controls.

Corporate Governance:

• Advise the Board and executive leadership on compliance and governance matters.
• Ensure transparent reporting, ethical practices, and accountability.
• Serve as Company Secretary where required, preparing board packs, resolutions, and statutory filings.

Contract & Legal Oversight:

• Review, negotiate, and approve contracts (EPCIC, JV agreements, procurement, haulage, marine services).
• Mitigate legal risks in high-value transactions and partnerships.
• Manage litigation, arbitration, and external counsel engagements.

Key Requirements

• Degree in LL. B / B. L (Nigerian Bar), MBA/LL.M preferred.
• 10 - 15 years' experience in compliance, risk, or legal roles, with at least 3 - 5 years in leadership in the Oil & Gas space.
• ICSAN (Chartered Secretary), CIArb (Arbitration), Risk Management certifications.
• Strong skills in corporate law, environmental compliance, contract risk, governance, leadership, and audit frameworks.

Salary
N1.2 million – N1.5 million per month (Net Salary) (However, the salary can be negotiated upward depending on the candidate’s experience).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their current CV to: cvs@westfield-consulting.com cc victor.allu@westfield-consulting.com using the role you are applying for as title of the email

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.