Head Risk, Legal & Compliance

Roles & Responsibilities

Develops and drives the execution of the Group Risk, Governance and Legal Strategy.
Evaluates the internal and external business contexts for potential and current risks and provides insights on the appropriate response to Group management
Establishes the appropriate risk and business controls framework across the business, works with Business Divisions and Functional Groups to implement and communicate
Leads the development, periodic review and update of supporting risk and business control policies, procedures and practices
Keeps abreast of relevant laws, regulations and code of good business practices and incorporates them into the internal risk and governance frameworks
Provides strategic oversight to the Legal team to ensure legal risks are minimised
Develops an appropriate and effective compliance training strategy
Identifies appropriate regulatory certifications and manages the certification process
Drives and coordinates internal preparations and responses during relevant regulatory examinations / reviews
Provides accurate and objective business control assessment reports (issues, recommendations) to inform and guide management on the state of compliance with relevant regulations and risk control policies

 

Requirements
Required:

Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant experience in risk management and business controls in a similar company/industry, 6 out of which must have been in senior or manager role
Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Law
Relevant professional certifications e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified & Chartered Accountants (ACCA) and any of the following: Global Association of Risk Professionals – Energy Risk Professional (ERP); Member, Institute of Risk Management (MIRM) or Certified Risk Professional (CRP)

Desirable:

An MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline

 
Additional Information
Skills:Business process and control analysisEnterprise risk managementRisk analysisRisk managementInvestigationFinancial ReportingComplianceCompetencies:Communication (Verbal and Written)Leadership Professional ScepticismRelationship managementNegotiationAttention to detail

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