Risk Management Officer (Mid-Level)

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought after Human Capital Development Organization in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all profession.

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Reporting Line: Chief Risk Officer (CRO) / Head of Risk Management

Job Summary

• The successful candidate will work closely with business units to ensure risk management practices are embedded into operational processes, internal controls, compliance activities, and strategic initiatives while supporting the organization’s overall risk appetite and governance framework.
• The Risk Management Officer will support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework within company.
• The role is responsible for identifying, assessing, monitoring, and reporting operational, financial, regulatory, cybersecurity, strategic, and reputational risks across the organization.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM):

• Assist in maintaining the enterprise risk register and ensure timely updates of identified risks and mitigation plans.
• Monitor emerging and existing risks that may impact business operations and strategic objectives.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of AET’s Enterprise Risk Management framework, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Support risk reporting activities for management, executive leadership, and board committees.
• Ensure risk treatment actions are tracked and escalated where necessary.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments across departments and business functions.

Operational & Business Risk Management:

• Identify operational risks arising from processes, systems, people, and external events.
• Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery planning activities.
• Support process reviews to improve operational efficiency and reduce exposure to risk.
• Work with business units to implement effective internal controls and risk mitigation measures.
• Monitor incidents, losses, control failures, and operational disruptions.

Regulatory & Compliance Risk:

• Monitor compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
• Assist in ensuring adherence to data protection and privacy regulations such as GDPR, NDPR, and other relevant standards.
• Escalate identified compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Support compliance reviews, audits, and remediation activities.

Cybersecurity & Technology Risk:

• Collaborate with the Information Security and Technology teams to identify and manage cybersecurity-related risks.
• Assist in tracking remediation activities arising from security assessments and audits.
• Support the monitoring of risks relating to data security, system vulnerabilities, digital transformation initiatives, and emerging technologies.

Risk Reporting & Analysis:

• Maintain accurate documentation of risk assessments, controls, and mitigation actions.
• Analyze risk trends, incidents, and control effectiveness.
• Support key risk indicator (KRI) monitoring and reporting activities.
• Prepare risk dashboards, reports, and presentations for management review.

Risk Awareness & Training:

• Promote risk awareness and accountability across the organization.
• Assist departments in embedding risk management practices into daily operations.
• Support the delivery of risk management training and sensitization programs for staff.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely closure of audit and risk action items.
• Reduction in operational incidents and control failures.
• Compliance adherence rate across departments.
• Accuracy and timeliness of risk reports and dashboards.
• Staff risk awareness and training completion rates.
• Timeliness and quality of risk assessments conducted.
• Percentage of identified risks with implemented mitigation plans.

Qualifications & Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Technology, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CRISC, CRM, FRM, PRM, ISO 31000, CISA, or related certifications will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Experience in operational risk assessment and control monitoring.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks and governance practices.
• Experience within a technology company, financial services institution, consulting firm, or regulated industry is preferred.
• 4 – 7 years’ experience in risk management, internal control, compliance, audit, cybersecurity risk, or related functions.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and risk reporting tools.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements and technology-related risks.
• Good understanding of enterprise risk management principles and internal controls.
• High attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare meaningful risk insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Proactive mindset.
• Adaptability and continuous learning.
• Accountability and ownership.
• Team collaboration.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Integrity and professionalism.

Working Relationships
Internal:

• Operations & Business Units
• Chief Risk Officer
• Managing Director/Executive Leadership
• Internal Audit
• Finance Team
• Information Security Team
• Human Resources

External:

• Auditors
• Regulators
• Vendors and Partners.
• Consultants

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: If your competence, career goals and aspirations are in alignment with the requirements of this job role, kindly apply.