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Job Title: Chief Risk Officer
Job ID: ES00613
Agency: Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority
Advertiser: Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigeria
Recruiter: KPMG Nigeria
Descriptions:
Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the NSIA's risk appetite for investment decisions is clearly defined within acceptable manageable limits. In particular, she/he will have responsibility for the design and implementation of NSIA's enterprise-wide risk management framework to effectively identify, mitigate and monitor principal risks arising from its operations. Other specific responsibilities will include:
• Define and implement the NSIA's overall and integrated risk management framework and set guidelines for the development and implementation of supporting policies and procedures.
• Define risk acceptance criteria and risk tolerance limits for each risk area across the NSIA operations.
• Coordinate the identification, assessment and recording of risks that relate to the NSIA's operational processes and functions.
• Ensure risk profile is aligned to the overall returns and profitability aspirations of the SWF.
• Establish infrastructure, systems and processes for identifying, managing, controlling and reporting risks within the organization.
• Advise the NSIA executive management team and Board on overall corporate governance and best practices in risk management.
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes:
• A good first degree in Economics, Finance or any Business related discipline from a reputable institution.
• Post-graduate degree(s) in any related disciplines and relevant professional qualification as an added advantage,
• Minimum of 10 years' senior management experience in enterprise risk management, preferably in a leading international investment bank or a similar institution.
• Excellent knowledge of risk management practices and practical hands on experience of market, operational and cross border risk management techniques and practices.
• Track record of planning and directing business analysis, risk analytics, modeling, and loss prevention programs
In addition, eligible candidates interested in any of the aforementioned positions must possess the following attributes:
• Prior C-level experience with a minimum of 10 years at senior-level management positions.
• Understanding of global financial markets, domestic macro-economic policy issues; local & global SWF governance & regulatory frameworks (SWF Act, Santiago Principles and IMF MFP Transparency Code),
• Strong professional profile and high ethical standards and integrity.
• Strong leadership, business management, interpersonal and influencing skills with excellent track record of measurable results,
• Excellent communication skills.
Mode of Application:
To apply, please quote appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to us atrecruitment@ng.kpmg.com.
Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.
All positions will be located in Nigeria. The CEO position is targeted mainly at Nigerians within and outside the country. The CIO and CRO positions are open to Nigerian and non-Nigerian applicants. Women are strongly encouraged to apply for any of the positions on offer.
Deadline: November 30, 2011.