Risk Manager at Eazzy Tranzact

Job Summary

• We are seeking a Senior Risk Manager to develop long-term risk mitigation strategies, action plans, and contingency interventions.
• This role ensures the effectiveness of Eazzy Tranzact’s Governance, Risk Management, and Business Continuity Management processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliation of financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Lead the annual Enterprise Risk Assessment process, ensuring comprehensive evaluation and mitigation strategies.
• Implement processes for identifying, measuring, assessing, monitoring, and controlling company risks.
• Provide practical and cost-effective risk mitigation recommendations in consultation with business and process owners.
• Promote risk awareness and provide education and training on risk management, ensuring all staff understand risk management principles, risk appetite, and governance.
• Identify and report on emerging risk trends to keep the company proactive in risk management.
• Ensure the existence and maintenance of Corporate, Business Unit, and Functional business continuity plan that meet internal and external audit standards.
• Liaise with technical and business product owners to identify gaps, set recovery time objectives, and convey business needs and expectations.
• Lead or coordinate regular testing of Corporate, Business Unit, and functional business continuity plans.
• Consistently report business continuity risks and compliance to the leadership team.
• Strengthen engagement in business continuity planning and resilience programs by influencing key stakeholders.
• Prepare reports for presentation to the Management Risk Committee and the Board Audit and Risk Management Committee periodically.
• Assist in responding to significant disruptive events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• A recognized HND / Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Master's Degree / Professional Certification in a related discipline is an added advantage.
• At least 10 years of cognate experience in a Conglomerate and Fintech
• Certifications Professional Risk Manager (PRM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or related field is and advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strong understanding of risk management principles, frameworks (like COSO), and methodologies for risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring.
• Proficiency in risk management software tools is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of regulations applicable to Fintech companies, including anti-money laundering (AML), know-your-customer (KYC), and cybersecurity regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and non-financial data to identify potential risks and assess their impact on the business.
• Developing and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies and controls to address identified risks.
• Excellent engagement and influence skills with external stakeholders
• Very clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates strong judgment and problem-solving competencies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams across the organization, including compliance, IT, and product development.
• Excellent communication skills in a multi cultural environment.
• Proven ability to manage organization wide programs with budget management skills.
• High level of concentration and patience.
• Excellent presentation skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.