Head, Risk and Compliance

Optiva Capital Partners is hiring a Head, Risk and Compliance in Lagos.

• The Head of Risk & Compliance will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's enterprise risk management and compliance framework. The role ensures that the company operates within all applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical standards while proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that may impact business objectives. The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership, strengthen governance structures, and foster a strong risk-aware culture across the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities: Enterprise Risk Management

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the organization’s enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and report strategic, operational, financial, legal, reputational, and technology risks
• Maintain the corporate risk register and ensure regular review of key risks.
• Recommend risk mitigation strategies and monitor implementation across all business units.
• Conduct periodic enterprise-wide risk assessments and scenario analyses.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports for Executive Management and the Board.

Compliance Management

• Ensure full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations and assess their impact on business operations.
• Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Coordinate regulatory inspections, audits, and examinations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities where required.

Governance & Internal Controls

• Strengthen the organization's governance framework and internal control environment.
• Review and assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit to address identified control weaknesses.
• Ensure business processes align with corporate governance best practices.

Policy Development

• Develop, review, and update organizational policies, procedures, and risk management guidelines.
• Ensure policies remain current with regulatory and business requirements.
• Promote organization-wide adherence to approved policies.

Risk Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and compliance dashboards.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual risk and compliance reports.
• Escalate significant risks and regulatory issues promptly.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and Board committees

Training & Risk Culture

• Promote a strong culture of risk awareness and ethical conduct.
• Develop and deliver risk and compliance training programs.
• Advise department heads on regulatory obligations and risk management practices.

Business Continuity & Operational Resilience

• Oversee Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Disaster Recovery planning.
• Conduct periodic business continuity testing and simulations.
• Ensure organizational preparedness for operational disruptions.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and mentor the Risk & Compliance team.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external regulators.
• Support strategic initiatives by providing risk and compliance guidance.

Minimum qualification: BA/BSc/HND

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: (see Apply by email) using the position as subject of email.

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