Head, Compliance & Risk at Westfield Consulting

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.