Job Title: Senior Risk Officer
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO)
About Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO):
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), formerly Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, is a leading multinational financial institution providing a wide range of market-leading financial products and services to individuals, businesses, and public and private institutions across Africa and the United Kingdom. Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, GTCO operates subsidiaries in Cote D’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Sierra Leone, and the United Kingdom. With over 12,000 professionals and total assets exceeding N4.057 trillion, GTCO is committed to delivering excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth in the financial sector.
Job Summary:
GTCO is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Risk Officer to join our team in Lagos. In this role, you will oversee the risk management function, ensuring the identification, assessment, and mitigation of internal and external risks that may impact the Group’s strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to develop and implement effective risk frameworks across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and renew risk management policies in a timely manner.
- Oversee the identification and mitigation of risks across the Group.
- Provide guidance to ensure subsidiaries design and implement adequate risk management policies.
- Monitor macroeconomic activities and assess their impact on the Group’s business operations.
- Supervise the collation of risk data across the Group for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting.
- Develop and implement a standardized risk management framework for the Group.
- Monitor compliance with set risk limits in line with the approved Risk Acceptance Criteria.
- Aggregate and consolidate risk reports from all Business Units and subsidiaries to guide strategic decisions.
- Conduct operational risk activities and ensure adherence to risk management best practices.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Good understanding of the Group’s risk management policies and frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of banking and financial markets regulatory environments.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail and strong investigative skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams and subsidiaries.
Why Join GTCO?
- Be part of a leading multinational financial institution with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation.
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values professional growth and development.
- Contribute to impactful risk management initiatives that drive the Group’s strategic objectives.
- Enjoy opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement.
Application Closing Date: 5th April, 2025.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by clicking here.