Head, Enterprise Risk Management

Head, Enterprise Risk Management

Industry: Asset Management / Investment Management
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Managing Director / Board Risk Committee

About the Company
The firm is a licensed asset‑management company based in Abuja, offering portfolio management, mutual funds, wealth advisory, and investment solutions to institutional, corporate, and retail clients. The organization is committed to strong governance, disciplined investment processes, and regulatory compliance.

As part of its growth and risk‑governance strengthening, the firm is seeking a Head of Enterprise Risk Management to lead its risk strategy, frameworks, and oversight across all business units.

Role Summary
The Head of Enterprise Risk Management is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the firm's enterprise‑wide risk framework. The role ensures that investment, operational, market, liquidity, credit, and compliance risks are effectively identified, assessed, monitored, and mitigated. The position provides strategic risk leadership, supports decision‑making, and ensures the firm meets regulatory expectations while protecting client assets and the company's reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive ERM framework covering investment, operational, market, liquidity, credit, reputational, and strategic risks.
• Lead risk identification, assessment, measurement, and reporting across all business units and investment portfolios.
• Oversee investment‑risk management, including portfolio risk analytics, exposure monitoring, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
• Ensure compliance with SEC Nigeria regulations, fiduciary standards, and internal risk policies.
• Establish risk‑appetite statements, limits, and controls aligned with the firms strategic objectives.
• Monitor liquidity risk, counterparty exposures, and concentration risks across portfolios.
• Conduct regular risk reviews of products, funds, investment strategies, and new business initiatives.
• Prepare risk dashboards, reports, and insights for executive management and the Board Risk Committee.
• Lead enterprise‑wide business‑continuity planning, operational‑risk assessments, and internal‑control evaluations.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, operations, compliance, and finance teams to embed risk culture and ensure effective risk ownership.
• Oversee incident reporting, loss‑event tracking, and root‑cause analysis.
• Engage with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders on risk‑related matters.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on risk awareness, controls, and governance expectations.

• Strong expertise in enterprise risk management within asset management, investment banking, or capital‑market environments.
• Deep understanding of investment‑risk analytics, portfolio risk metrics, and market‑risk tools.
• Strong knowledge of SEC Nigeria regulations, fund‑management guidelines, and risk‑governance standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, or a related field.
• Masters degree (MBA, MSc Finance, Risk Management) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in risk management within asset management, investment banking, or financial services.
• Professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, PRM, or ICAN are strong advantages.
• Demonstrated experience leading ERM functions or major risk‑governance initiatives.

What the Company Offers
Competitive compensation and performance‑linked incentives.
Strategic leadership role with direct impact on governance and investment integrity.
Opportunities for professional development and advanced certifications.
A collaborative environment within a regulated and growth‑focused asset‑management firm.