Credit Risk Manager needed at Sky Capital and Financial Allied International Limited (SIFAX Group).
JOB TITLE: Credit Risk Manager
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
Industry: Financial Services (Sky Capital Financial Services Limited)
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JOB DETAILS:
- Implement and communicate the company’s risk management and internal control policies and objectives
- Work with management in integrating risk management policies and practices into the strategic plans of the company
- Assist in developing and monitoring risk mitigation strategies for the organisation’s critical risk areas and work with business units to establish, maintain and continuously improve risk management capabilities
- Monitor activities of all business units to ensure compliance with internal control and risk management policies
- Facilitate company-wide risk assessments and monitor priority risk areas across the organisation
- Prepare periodic risk assessment reports for management
- Ensure effective alignment between the enterprise risk management process and the internal audit process
- Conduct periodic risk management education and training
- Coordinate the compilation and continuous review of a detailed transaction process flow for all key activities in the organisation and define control measures to ensure compliance
- Review transaction processes
- Provide an independent view regarding proposed business plans and transactions
- Evaluate risks in operational activities
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Ensure processes and risk guidelines are in place, and are adhered to in order to safeguard assets and the brand equity of the Group
- Prepare reports and advise units and committees on departure from policies, procedures, and other exceptions
- Maintain working knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory instruments, codes of practice, and organisation policies, and ensure adherence
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- First degree or its equivalent in a numerate discipline (Accounting, Economics, Finance) MBA or Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience, in relevant experience of which at least two (2) years must have been spent in a similar role in the financial services industry
- Knowledge of transaction banking products essential
- Develop and implement Enterprise Risk Management policies, procedures and policy framework
- Provide management and board with regular assessment and opinion on effectiveness of company’s risk management control systems
- Put in place a system to ensure company’s operational risks are identified, analysed and properly assessed
- Ensure compliance with all regulators’ requirements and other applicable laws
- Conduct policy audit, ensure compliance to standards, including liaison with internal & external auditorsSky Capital and Financial Allied Int’l Ltd is the financial services arm of SIFAX Group. It was established as an investment firm to offer wealth creation opportunities through a unique blend of traditional investment management and alternative investment services
- Chartered membership of ICAN/ ACCA is required
- Clear understanding of the company’s operational risk framework or equivalent experience gained in other organizations
- Good knowledge of risk management principles and practices with a required knowledge of audit techniques and methods required
- Communication, presentation and report writing skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of corporate governance practices and knowledge of Assets and Liabilities Management (ALM)
- Knowledge of the GAAP/IFRS and good understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles and ability to analyse financial data
- In-depth understanding of the organisation’s business issues with good ability to read large volumes of documents effectively and extract necessary information
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed Cover Letter stating why you are best fit for the role and attach their updated Resume / CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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Deadline: September 24, 2020
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Job Category | Manager |