Risk & Internal Control Officer at Norrenberger Financial Group

The Risk & Internal Control Officer is responsible for safeguarding the Group’s assets, reputation, and compliance posture by embedding effective risk management practices, strengthening internal control systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The role involves enterprise-wide risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation, while fostering a culture of accountability, compliance, and operational excellence across the Group.

Job Details

• Identify, evaluate, and monitor key risks (operational, financial, credit, market, compliance, reputational, and strategic) across the Group.
• Maintain and update the Enterprise Risk Register, ensuring risks are categorized, scored, and effectively tracked.
• Develop and implement Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), early warning mechanisms, and contingency plans.
• Strengthen the Internal Control Framework through control testing, process reviews, and sustainable improvement measures.
• Enforce segregation of duties, reconciliations, authorization controls, and other preventive mechanisms.
• Develop, update, and monitor internal control policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements (CBN, SEC, NDIC, FRCN, NAICOM, etc.) and provide advisory support on new products and initiatives.
• Liaise with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders to ensure timely reporting, closure of audit findings, and alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Support internal and external audits by coordinating risk assessments, providing documentation, and tracking remediation of control gaps.
• Prepare risk dashboards, compliance scorecards, and internal control reports for senior management.
• Monitor regulatory changes, emerging risks, and industry trends, advising management on business implications.
• Promote a strong risk and compliance culture through workshops, training, and continuous awareness initiatives.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong knowledge of risk management methodologies (ISO 31000, COSO ERM, Basel II/III).
• Expertise in internal controls, compliance frameworks, and Nigerian financial industry regulations.
• Analytical, investigative, and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and build consensus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency with risk and compliance management tools/software is an advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, CRMA, CIA, or CITN will be an added advantage.
• Postgraduate qualification or professional training in Risk, Compliance, or Internal Control is desirable.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 4–7 years of relevant experience in risk management, internal control, or compliance roles, ideally within financial services.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise risk frameworks, compliance monitoring, and internal control testing.
• Proven track record of liaising with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Experience in strengthening risk and governance frameworks across business units.