Risk Analyst at Dangote Group

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for Risk Management activities for a subsidiary of the Group – mainly monitoring risk(s) relating to Credit, Operational, and other Risks. Support the identification, assessment, mitigation, and management of risks for the company through a defined enterprise-wide risk framework, ensuring the risks are mitigated and monitored in accordance with the company's Risk Policies.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operational Risk Activities

  • Work closely with the Group Operational Risk team to ensure losses from internal processes, systems, people, and external events remain within the Group's risk appetite.
  • Support departments in identifying operational risk issues and designing controls to mitigate risks.
  • Ensure proper implementation of the operational risk management framework, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure timely completion and rendition of Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
  • Develop KRIs to track new or emerging risk exposures.
  • Identify and report operational risk events using the Loss Incident Reporting tool.
  • Perform root cause analyses on identified risk events and recommend preventive controls.
  • Monitor implementation of action plans to address identified risks.
  • Report threats to Business Continuity and ensure contingency plans are in place.
  • Present key risk findings to Senior Management during meetings.
  • Promote a risk-aware culture through awareness programs.

Credit Risk Management Responsibilities

  • Assist the Head of Risk in fostering a strong credit risk management culture.
  • Provide SAP support to Credit Risk and Sales Teams.
  • Advise management on credit and sales operations risk mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure proper implementation of the Group’s credit risk framework, policies, and procedures.
  • Monitor credit risk exposure and operational efficiency.
  • Mitigate threats identified during SAP reviews of the sales process.
  • Improve turnaround time (TAT) on credit sales.
  • Provide daily exception reports on sales revenue and policy breaches.

Other Risk Functions

  • Monitor strategic risks related to governance, competition, and macroeconomic trends.
  • Monitor reputational risks that may impact brand equity.
  • Track emerging business risk exposures.
  • Ensure compliance with all ERM policies and procedures.
  • Support Risk Heads in customizing policies to align with regional regulations.
  • Prepare periodic reports, including Daily Sales & Collection Reports, Monthly Credit Reports, and Risk Reports for EXCO and the Board.
  • Render weekly Loss Incident Reports to the Group Operational Risk Team.

Requirements

Qualification & Experience

  • HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or Engineering.
  • Master’s degree or relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or financial services.
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Opportunities for Professional Growth and Career Advancement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Training & Development
  • Competitive Salary
  • Collaborative and Supportive Work Environment

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