Head of Risk at an Undisclosed Investment Group via Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited – Lagos

An investment group in Lagos is recruiting a Head of Risk through Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited. The position oversees enterprise and investment risk, ensures regulatory alignment and advises leadership on portfolio exposures and risk controls.

Enterprise and investment risk management

• Design and implement enterprise risk policies, frameworks and mitigation strategies.
• Assess investment, market, credit, liquidity, operational and strategic risks across the group.
• Review investment proposals and portfolio positions against risk limits and appetite.
• Use scenario analysis, stress testing and risk reviews to strengthen investment decisions.
• Monitor market developments, regulatory requirements and emerging exposures.
• Present risk assessments, controls and response plans to executive management and the board.
• Work with Investment Management, Finance, Legal and Compliance teams on governance and control improvements.
• Lead the risk function and promote sound risk awareness across the business.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Risk Management or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications or relevant professional certification are an advantage.
• Eight to ten years of risk management experience, including substantial experience at senior level.
• Experience in investment or asset management, capital markets, banking or an investment group.
• Practical knowledge of enterprise risk frameworks, portfolio monitoring, investment exposure and regulation.
• Demonstrated capacity to design risk controls, make sound decisions and lead stakeholders and teams.