Job Description: Team Lead – Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview
Our client, a reputable player in the insurance industry, is seeking to hire an experienced and strategic Team Lead – Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to oversee and strengthen the organization's risk management framework. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating enterprise-wide risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's Enterprise Risk Management framework, policies, and procedures.
• Identify potential operational, financial, strategic, regulatory, and reputational risks affecting the organization.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Monitor risk exposure levels and prepare comprehensive risk reports for management and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with various departments to embed risk management practices into business operations and decision-making processes.
• Review and assess internal controls to ensure effectiveness and adequacy.
• Lead risk awareness initiatives and provide guidance on risk-related matters across the organization.
• Support business continuity planning and crisis management activities.
• Prepare and present periodic reports on risk management activities, findings, and recommendations.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Risk Management, or any related field.
• Minimum of 5–8 years relevant experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control, Audit, or Compliance within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Professional certifications such as CRM, CRISC, CISA, ACA, ACCA, or related certifications will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and risk management reporting tools.

Skills & Competencies
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Regulatory Compliance
Internal Control Management
Strategic Thinking
Leadership & Team Management
Analytical & Reporting Skills
Communication & Presentation Skills
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