About the job RISK MANAGEMENT SENIOR CONSULTANT
Located on Lagos Island, our company is a boutique consulting firm with over 40 seasoned professionals with varied experiences in both the private and public sectors. The firm plays a leading role in providing Risk Management and Advisory services to clients in key sectors of the economy (Power, Oil & Gas, Financial Services, and Manufacturing, etc.) in Nigeria and the West Coast.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Risk Manager provides expert risk advisory to clients, delivering tailored solutions that strengthen governance and business resilience. The role builds strong client relationships, identifies growth opportunities, and supports business development through high-quality insights and engagement. It combines deep risk expertise with commercial acumen to enhance client value and drive the firm's strategic and revenue objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Diagnose clients' risk management architecture, structures, and activities.
- Design and implement best-practice risk management frameworks and solutions.
- Advise clients on risk management strategies to optimize operations, earnings, and overall performance.
- Deliver risk management capacity-building programs for client teams.
- Provide advisory services on risk management software and tools.
KEY TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Must have Implemented Several Risk & Compliance projects
- Should have a sound knowledge of Risk Management across several sectors - Energy, Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, etc.
- Must have a history of outperforming set business development targets.
- Must have extensive business development experience, especially at executive levels
- Must have extensive business development experience, especially at executive levels
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- Timeliness and accuracy of risk assessments and reports.
- Reduction in operational, financial, and compliance risks.
- Effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and controls.
- Compliance adherence and audit outcomes.
- Stakeholder satisfaction and support for strategic decision-making.
REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor's degree in business science, Finance, Insurance, Banking, Risk Management, with a 2:1 or first class from a top-tier university
Must have a second degree or professional qualification (MBA, ACCA, CFA, etc.)
A Risk Management Certification or similar Risk Training is required
Must have extensive business development experience, especially at executive levels
Must have a history of outperforming set business development targets.
Must have implemented Governance Risk & Compliance projects
· Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in Risk Management from a best-practice institution.
· Should have a sound knowledge of Risk Management across several sectors - Energy, Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, etc.
· Global exposure is important.
· Excellent self-presentation
· Strong communication and presentation skills