Financial/Market Risk Officer at eRecruiter Nigeria

Our client is a propriety investment group of company. They currently have an opening for a Financial/Market Risk Officer in Lagos. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing Enterprise Risk Management with key focus on Market and Financial Risk within the Group. He/She will reports to the Executive Director (ED) and Head, Risk Management & Compliance and supervise other Risk Officer(s).

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for Market and Financial Risk Management
• Assist with the implementation of the ERM Framework within the Group and Subsidiaries
• Business Continuity Management (BCM)
• Good understanding of Credit and Operational Risk
• Manage Asset and Liability Risk of the Group and Subsidiaries in an efficient and forward-looking manner
• Manage the Financial and Liquidity Risk position of the Group and Subsidiary through efficient cashflow planning
• Prepare weekly and monthly cashflow projections with inputs from all subs for adequate liquidity planning and cash allocation

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• First degree or its equivalent in any discipline, MBA or Master’s degree required
• Four (4) years relevant experience of which at least two (2) years must have been spent in a similar role.
• Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP), PMI-Risk Management Professional, RIMAN Certified Risk Manager (CRM), and any other relevant risk management professional memberships
• Other relevant professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA would be an added advantage.

Core Skills

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, financial statements and cost control principles
• In-depth understanding of the organization’s business issues.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to details and analytical
• Good Management abilities
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Team Work and Interpersonal Skills
• Negotiation, pro-activity and organization
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant accounting tools
• Knowledge of corporate governance practices
• Ability to read large volumes of documents effectively and extract necessary information