Risk Analyst (Operational Risk) at Rite Foods Limited

Location: Ososa, Ogun state

Job Purpose

The Risk Analyst (Operational Risk) role is to identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate operational risks across the organization to ensure business continuity and effective control of potential losses. You will be responsible for evaluating internal processes, systems, and controls to detect vulnerabilities, minimize risk exposure, and enhance overall operational efficiency. The role supports enterprise risk management by providing insights, risk reporting, and recommendations that strengthen the organization’s control environment and decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and assess operational risks across business processes, systems, and activities.
• Conduct risk assessments, control evaluations, and risk impact analyses.
• Develop and maintain risk registers and track identified risks to resolution.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and escalate potential issues proactively.
• Perform control testing to evaluate the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks.
• Support incident reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with business units to design and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with risk management frameworks, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare risk reports and dashboards for management and stakeholders.
• Support business continuity planning and operational resilience initiatives.
• Conduct risk awareness training and promote a risk-conscious culture.

Qualification

• First Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any other related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ relevant internal control experience on similar role.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Understanding of operational risk frameworks and methodologies
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management (ERM) principles
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to interpret complex operational data and identify risks
• Knowledge of internal controls and risk mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and governance standards
• High level of accuracy in assessing processes and identifying risks
• Ability to detect inconsistencies and vulnerabilities