Head Enterprise Risk Management at Heirs Insurance Ltd

The Head, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) will be responsible for establishing and overseeing the company’s comprehensive risk management framework. The role will provide strategic leadership in identifying, assessing, mitigating, and monitoring all categories of risk (strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and reputational) and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Responsibilitie(s):

• Develop and implement the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, policy, and strategy across the organization.
• Advise the executive team and Board Risk Committee on key risk exposures and mitigation strategies.
• Drive a risk-aware culture across all levels of the organization.
• Lead regular risk assessments and scenario analyses to identify existing and emerging risks.
• Facilitate the risk identification process across departments and ensure risk registers are updated and maintained.
• Design and implement controls to mitigate risks in alignment with the company’s risk appetite.
• Monitor risk exposure and performance metrics, and recommend corrective actions when thresholds are exceeded.
• Ensure compliance with NAICOM, SEC, and other regulatory bodies’ risk-related requirements.
• Prepare and submit periodic risk reports to executive management and regulatory agencies.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors to facilitate risk-related audits.
• Oversee the development and testing of the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans.
• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to strengthen operational resilience.
• Build and lead a high-performing Risk Management team.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to risk staff.

Qualification/Experience Requirement(s):

• A Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance or a related field.
• A Master’s degree (MBA or MSc) and professional certifications (e.g., IRM, CRM) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in Enterprise Risk Management preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• At least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role.
• Track record of developing and implementing risk management frameworks and strategies