HEAD OF RISK MANAGEMENT

Lextorah LDS

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Lagos, ng on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Our client, a non-operating holding company of a leading, financial Services. Group with commercial banking, investment banking, capital market and insurance subsidiaries has recently concluded the reorganizations of its businesses in line with regulatory requirements.

As a result of this re-organization, the Company is seeking to recruit self driven, experienced and motivated individuals to till the following select positions within the Holding Company.

The ideal candidates for these positions will be mid – senior management level staff with proven abilities and possess clear leadership potential

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, analyzing and evaluating the group's risks.

Define the Group enterprise risk management framework. Champion the development of the Group risk appetite, limits and tolerance levels,

Assist in developing risk mitigation strategies for the Groups critical risks and monitor implementation

Coordinate the identification and assessment of business risks relating to the Holding Company's processes and controls, continuously review and update Group risk charters, policies and procedures, methodologies etc, and as required.

A Bachelor's degree in any discipline.

Relevant professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, PRM and other risk management certifications.

A minimum of ten (10) ears relevant experience of which at least four l4) must have been at management level.

Relevant experience shall be in risk management in financial services.

Demonstrate a proven ability to manage market, liquidity and other types of enterprise risks.

Good understanding of local & international risk management trends in the financial services industry.


About this role

Summary

Lead risk management strategies, develop policies, and oversee risk assessment in financial services.

Job title

Head of Risk Management

Experience level

10+ years

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Lagos, Nigeria; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

risk managementrisk assessmentrisk policiesfinancial servicesprofessional certifications

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

enterprise riskmarket riskliquidity riskrisk framework
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lagos, Nigeria

On-site City