Risk Analyst
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Risk Analyst
Lagos Banking & Finance
Job Description

We are looking for a highly analytical, fast learning and dynamic Risk Analyst to join our team. You will be responsible for analysing data to identify enterprise risks, emerging fraud trends and developing strategies to mitigate these trends. Working closely with other departments you will implement these strategies, using a combination of developed proprietary and industry tools. In addition, you will support the enhancement of the existing Risk Management framework of the company, engaging with stakeholders and offering support and guidance as needed. The effectiveness and successful implementations of your recommendations will help to strengthen and safeguard the company’s financial performance, its business continuity as well as the safety and security of all its assets.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct risk assessments, collecting and analyzing documentation, statistics, reports, 
and Responsible for assessing metrics and monitoring procedures the organization has set 
to monitor transactional risks
2. Utilize analytical techniques and statistical analysis to develop and optimize risk strategies 
to meet pre-defined goals 
3. Apply segmentation techniques using generic and custom risk scorecards and attributes 
to build credit risk strategies for underwriting, line assignment, and account management 
4. Ensure strategies are within the company’s Risk Appetite and satisfy pre-defined 
profitability benchmarks 
5. Responsible for integrating new data sources and solutions into risk strategies 
6. Perform tracking and reporting on strategy implementations and validating post 
implementation 
7. Proactively seek and recommend enhancements to processes and development 
8. Work with the relevant Heads of Departments to review and challenge the internal control 
framework 
9. Take the lead in the compilation and co-ordination of the Risk Register 
 
10. Advise Senior Staff members of the current Risks and advise on how to mitigate these 
within the business 
11. Consider the optimum approaches to creating a robust and agile Risk Management 
Framework which protects and helps deliver company strategy 
12. Provide both the Audit and Risk Committee and the Board with concise reports to enable 
effective decision making in relation to risk management 
13. Managing day to day investigations into sanction alerts 
14. Provide early risk management advice for any new or unusual patterns 
15. Ensure that all mandatory training is completed within required timescales 
16. Perform ad-hoc data analytics as required
17. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements
  • Hold at least a BSc in Finance or related field 
    • Additional professional qualification/certification in Risk Management is advantageous 
    • Underwriting experience is an added advantage 
    • 3yrs minimum of relevant experience in financial Risk Management
Job Overview
Posted Date:
2024-05-23
Location:
Lagos
Job Nature
Full time
Salary:
Application Deadline:
2024-09-30
About Company

Jobrole Consulting Limited is a Talent Management Company that offers innovative talent and business solutions to drive performance and acceleration.Our focus is to develop and implement new ideas and strategies for Organizations to enhance their business processes and growth.