Risk Management Officer at First Bank of Nigeria Limited

Job Title: Risk Management Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• To be the source of reference within the Group/Dept. in facilitating and promoting the understanding of OR and compliance requirements.
• Lead and support implementation of OR initiatives for the Group/Dept.
• Proactively communicate with the GH/DH and BORM on operational risk issues.
• Escalate significant events to GH/DH /BORM/Business Head as appropriate.
• Coordinate and consolidate operational risks/issues and loss reporting of the group/dept. for the reporting to the BORG through the GH/DH and BORM. Ensure data accuracy and completeness.
• Design and implement control measures and monitoring plans for compliance and operational risk management. 
• Ensure effectiveness of controls for compliance monitoring and risk management.
• Undertake and/or coordinate periodic business monitoring (self-assessment) activities within the Business Unit and escalate findings and or breaches to GH/DH and BORM, when they occur through the self-reporting tool.
• Ensure risks and issues identified are resolved in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Assist BORM in the implementation of OR framework or other relevant OR initiatives.
• Identify gaps and conduct staff training on OR and compliance for all staff in group/dept.

Job Requirements

• Educational Qualification: First Degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, entry level banking experience
• Experience: 0 – 2 years’ minimum experience working in assurance, compliance or related financial services area
• Experience in the implementing and advisory on compliance programs.

Application Instructions

The application deadline is 30th April, 2025; 17:09. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION.” It is important to visit the official website (link below) for detailed information on applying successfully for this vacancy.

Website:

Official Job Website: https://www.firstbanknigeria.com