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We are recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Head of Assurance
Job ID: 544239
Location: Victoria Island, Nigeria - SCB
Job Function: COO
Regular/Temporary: Permanent
Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Purpose
Understanding business risk/return, and developing an appropriate set of checks and control during business life cycles, ensuring they are made transparently and based on assessment in accordance with Group standards and Board’s Risk Appetite
Business understands the risk appetite through use of the Operational Risk Assessment Matrix, Authorities For Operational Risk Assessment & Acceptance Policy and the Risk Register
The new PPG / updated Country Addenda has incorporated all significant gross operational risks which are identified, assessed and monitored through the use of the Risk Registers and relevant documentation of end-to-end process
Regularly assess existing business key controls against the risk register to ensure the level of controls remains cost effective, efficient and relevant
Key Responsibilities
Ensuring business risk/return and control cost/benefit decisions prior to product launch and during business life cycles are made transparently and based on assessment in accordance with Group standards and Board’s Risk Appetite
Business understands the risk appetite through use of the Operational Risk Assessment Matrix, Delegated Authorities Matrix and the Risk Register
The new PPG / updated Country Addenda has incorporated all significant gross operational risks which are identified, assessed and monitored through the use of the Risk Registers and relevant documentation of end-to-end process
Regularly assess existing business key controls against the risk register to ensure the level of controls remains cost effective, efficient and relevant
Implementing effective risk management process of: risk identification, assessment and measurement, acceptance and monitoring to reduce gross operational risk exposure to acceptable levels within the risk appetite
Risk Identification - The risk identification, measurement and management process should be operating as part of BAU with regular update of Risk Profiles and reporting of exposures for acceptance at the appropriate governance level. Gross Operational risk exposures are identified and assessed by the PGCs and documented in the Risk Profiles. At the country level, UORM works with first line units to perform risk identification which must be end-to-end, comprehensive and utilizing reactive and proactive source of information. Risk identification must be performed in country addenda, significant projects, mergers and acquisition, internal and external incidents, and regulatory changes.


Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Operational risk management experience
Excellent understanding of Retail Clients ORF
Sound judgment with critical thinking skills and courage necessary to perform a control role and maintain effective working relationships
Strong analytical skills, detail-focused with the ability to interpret large amounts of information Leadership & People Management
Problem solving skills with ability to influence at all levels of the business
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision Risk & Governance
Branch/Hubs guidelines, process and systems
Branch/Hubs operational risks
Client Experience Management
A clear understanding of the Bank’s approach to the management of operational risk, or equivalent experience gained in other organizations
Knowledge of Retail Clients products
Relevant business/function experience in operations, business analysis or project management
Clear understanding of the Bank’s Operational Risk Framework or equivalent experience gained in other organizations


How to Apply

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