Executive Director (E.D) – Risk Management Support at DET Consulting Limited

Job Purpose

• To provide high-level analytical, technical, and administrative support to the Executive Director (E.D), Risk Management, in overseeing the Bank’s enterprise-wide risk management framework.
• The role supports strategic decision-making by providing risk analysis, reports, regulatory insights, and coordination across risk-related functions, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and best practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical and analytical support to the E.D Risk Management in the execution of enterprise risk management strategies.
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of risk management policies, frameworks, and procedures.
• Conduct research and prepare briefing notes, presentations, and position papers on emerging risk issues, regulatory changes, and industry trends.
• Support compliance with regulatory requirements issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other relevant regulators.
• Serve as a liaison between the E.D Risk Management and internal stakeholders including:
  • Credit Risk
  • Enterprise Risk
  • Compliance
  • Internal Audit
  • Treasury
  • Business Units
• Coordinate risk-related meetings, committees, and workshops, including preparation of agendas and minutes.
• Manage the E.D’s risk management work plan, priorities, and deliverables.
• Maintain proper documentation of risk policies, reports, and approvals.
• Support special projects and ad-hoc assignments as directed by the E.D.
• Review specific incoming memos prior to E.D approval.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Strategic budget monitoring and performance review.
• Preparation of consolidated reports and analytical reviews.
• Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) Review.
• Efficient review of documents for executive sign-off.
• Administrative duties including:
  • Research preparation
  • Dissemination of documents
  • Preparation of executive summaries and key highlights
• Effective interface between internal and external stakeholders.
• Launch and management of special projects.

Educational Qualifications

• Minimum Educational Qualification: First degree or its equivalent.
• Postgraduate Qualification: Master’s degree or its equivalent.
• Professional Qualification: A related professional qualification is an added advantage.
• Previous Work Experience: Minimum of 5 – 10 years’ cognate experience in roles requiring strategy, credit/investment analysis, and related functions.

Required Skills & Competencies
Technical Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of the Financial Services Industry.
• Deep knowledge of strategy and business architecture.
• Appreciable knowledge of banking industry trends and practices.
• Acceptable knowledge of financial economics.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Execution capability.
• Decision-making skills.
• Time management skills.
• Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Administrative skills.
• Attention to detail.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Interpersonal skills.
• Personal effectiveness.
• People management skills.
• Coaching skills.
• Resilience under pressure.
• High level of integrity and discretion.

Disclaimer:

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification.
• They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.