About the Company

This company is seeking a Risk and Control Lead in Lagos. They are focused on developing and maintaining an enterprise risk and control framework, identifying and monitoring various types of risks, and designing internal control systems. The company emphasizes compliance with regulatory guidelines, including CBN guidelines, AML/CFT, and KYC. Professional certifications are considered an advantage.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Risk and Control Lead to join our organization in Lagos.

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the enterprise risk and control framework. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying and monitoring strategic, operational, credit, and digital risks.

You will design and monitor internal control systems to safeguard assets, conduct thorough risk assessments, and lead incident reporting and remediation tracking.

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Required Skills

Risk ManagementInternal ControlAuditComplianceEnterprise Risk ManagementControl DesignControl TestingGovernanceRisk AssessmentRCSAKRI MonitoringIncident ReportingRoot Cause AnalysisRemediation TrackingCBN GuidelinesAML/CFTKYC

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the enterprise risk and control framework
  • Identify and monitor strategic, operational, credit, and digital risks
  • Design and monitor internal control systems to safeguard assets
  • Conduct risk assessments, RCSAs, and KRI monitoring
  • Lead incident reporting, root cause analysis, and remediation tracking
  • Monitor compliance with CBN guidelines, AML/CFT, and KYC

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Risk, Law, or related field
  • 3-5 years experience in risk, internal control, audit, or compliance
  • Strong understanding of control design, testing, and governance
  • Professional certification is an advantage (ICAN, ACCA, CISA, etc.)

How to Apply

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In Nigeria's financial services sector, a robust risk and control framework is paramount for safeguarding assets and ensuring regulatory compliance, particularly with CBN guidelines. This role demands expertise in identifying and monitoring strategic, operational, credit, and digital risks. You will be instrumental in designing and monitoring internal control systems, conducting risk assessments, and leading incident reporting, directly impacting the organization's financial stability and reputation.

Posted Date

April 19, 2026