Group Head, Enterprise Risk Management

2026-07-01
Lagos, Nigeria
Not specified
Banking & Finance

Pishon & Brooks Advisory Services is a Professional Services firm that support our clients by managing their end-to-end HR Processes in order to enhance their productivity. AtPBAS, we have the expertise to connect and manage every business process within the employee lifecycle.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Head, Enterprise Risk Management

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Reports to: Functionally and administratively reports to: Managing Director/CEO.

Job Objective(s)

The Group Head, Enterprise Risk Management, is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the organization’s enterprise-wide risk management framework.
The role ensures that all material risks such as strategic, financial, operational, Payment scheme, and reputational—are identified, assessed, mitigated, and reported in line with regulatory requirements and the company’s risk appetite, while supporting sustainable growth in a fintech environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supervise the regular review of key risk indicators associated with respective departments
Identify emerging and evolving risks including market, fraud, operational risks, Payment scheme regulatory risks.
Ensure business, operational and payment scheme regulatory risks associated with new products, digital channels, partnerships, and market expansion are properly evaluated.
Develop and maintain a robust Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework aligned with the company’s strategy and regulatory expectations.
Oversee Business related risk assessments for new products and business initiatives, and the processes that apply.
Maintain and update all business and operational risk related policies and frameworks e.g. Risk appetite framework
Design and monitor effective risk mitigation strategies and internal controls.
Oversee the remediation key risks (i.e. Non-compliance related) associated with transaction Processing, System integrity, MQR & Data integrity
Ensure integration of risk management into business decision-making and product development.
Proactively share Payment Scheme rule updates/changes to executive management that may negatively impact organisational business objectives
Oversee the Change management process
Prepare and present risk dashboards, reports, and key risk indicators (KRIs) to executive management and the Board when and if necessary
Serve as the primary liaison between Management and the Board Risk Committee.
Provide independent risk oversight across all subsidiaries and business units.
Serve as the primary liaison with law enforcement officials
Collaborate with Compliance, Human resource Internal Audit, Legal, and Information Security teams.
Maintain and update the Risk register for Business, Scheme related and operational risks

Staff Attraction, Motivation and Retention:

Encourage open communication and feedback.
Fill vacant roles within the department in a timely manner and provide opportunities for growth and development.
Give employees autonomy and ownership of their work to motivate them.
Recognize and reward individual and team achievements and contribution.
Regularly engage direct reports to understand their needs and concerns.
Provide training, mentorship, and up-skilling programs.
Foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that values different perspectives and backgrounds.
Foster a positive work culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and creativity.

Job Requirements

Certifications: ISO 3100 is mandatory.
Others: Master’s Degree or MBA, ACCA, CRISC, ACA OR CFA would be an added advantage.
Experience: Have a minimum of 15 years’ post-NYSC in risk management within fintech, banking, financial services, or technology-driven environments.
Education: BSc / HND in Finance / Economics / Accounting / Risk Management / Computer Science / Statistics or related fields.

Key Competency Requirements:
Knowledge: