Risk Management Officer

Company: Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria

Location: Lagos

Job Type: Full Time

Apply Before: 2026-08-03

Job Description

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Risk Management
Assist the Head, Internal Audit and Compliance in coordinating updates to the
Risk Management Framework and Risk Register.
Maintain and update the Risk Register in collaboration with risk owners across departments.
Review relevant policies and procedures for risk and compliance, as required.
Ensure the integrity of the Institute’s processes through effective risk management practices.
Undertake risk assessments in collaboration with risk owners, as required.
Conduct risk assessments of departments or functional areas within required timelines.
Identify emerging risks and evaluate their potential impact on operations.
Identify loopholes in processes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.
Monitor implementation of agreed risk mitigation actions and follow up on outstanding issues.
Track Key Risk Indicators KRIs and escalate risk issues where appropriate.
Prepare reports and present summarized findings concerning risk trends and exposures.
Monitor compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and established control protocols from a risk perspective.
Review processes and documentation to assess adequacy of internal controls and identify gaps.
Determine the level of compliance of activities with policies and procedures of the Institute.
Support monitoring of statutory and regulatory compliance requirements.
Make recommendations on ways the Institute can reduce operational inefficiencies, avoid fraud, and reduce waste.
Advise management and departments on strengthening controls and improving processes.
Promote risk awareness and best practices across the Institute.
Support the documentation and proper record-keeping of risk-related
policies, processes, and activities.
KEY PERFROMANCE INDICATORS
Operational Targets Internal Business Process
Organizational Capacity
Experience
B.Sc. in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration/other Social Science courses.
Qualifications
2 – 3 years’ post-graduation experience in risk management, internal control, or compliance.
Certified member of a professional body ICAN, ACCA, etc., will be an advantage.

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Source: MyJobMag