Knowledgepool Consulting Limited is recruiting
for an experienced and motivated individuals to join an International Microfinance bank in Nigeria.

Job Title: Head or Deputy Head of Risk and
Compliance

Location : Ibadan, Oyo State.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a management position and is responsible
to implement and enforce a robust enterprise-
wide risk management framework and requisite
systems including policies, processes and tools.
The risk framework should include Strategic risk,
Operational risk, Market risk, Liquidity risk, Credit
risk and Compliance risk, specially Anti-Money
Laundering and Counter Terrorism legislation. The Head of Risk will also assist the management to create and maintain an internal control environment that supports the bank in
pursuing its mission with a minimum of risk and a maximum of efficiency.
Risk Management:
Develop appropriate Risk Management
strategies/tools and disseminate appropriate risk
management practices in line with developments
in business products, change in clients, markets/
industry, laws and regulations
Oversee and enforce risk management policies,
including Credit Manual, Anti-Money Laundering
(AML) Manual and Policy, and monitor
compliance with policies.
Provide an independent review of proposed
business plans which include risks identified to the Board Risk Committee and Executive
Committee.
Manage a comprehensive AML Compliance
program for the company in line with local
regulations and internal policy requirements.
Developing systems to generate a robust system to identify, monitor, manage and control credit,
market and operational risks.
Monitor and manage the performance and
development of direct reports, by being the
champion of risk management and improve
Management team understanding of key risk
identification, assessment, monitoring and
reporting and mitigation
Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 5 years working experience in
internal control, audit, or risk management,
preferably in financial services industry/sector.
Three years experience in management/
leadership role
Policy development and implementation
experience preferred
Relevant professional qualifications in local
market.
Bachelor’s degree in Business/Credit or Finance
or relevant certifications
Post graduate degree will be an added
advantage
Fluency in English.
High proficiency in use of computerized
applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word,
Power Point, Excel etc.

Incomplete.