Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) make and receive payments in a convenient border-less manner.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Associate, Enterprise Risk Management
Location: Lagos (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
The Role
- Flutterwave is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate, Enterprise Risk Management to join our dynamic team.
- As a leading player in the financial technology sector, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the industry through innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology.
- The Associate will play a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across our enterprise to ensure the stability and security of our operations.
- The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and enhance risk management frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the organization’s operations, systems, and processes.
- Work closely with business units to understand processes and identify areas of risk exposure.
- Utilize industry knowledge to stay informed about emerging risks and assess their potential impact on the organization and provide proactive recommendations to senior management to address these risks.
- Assist in development and implementation of risk management strategies, policies, and procedures to mitigate identified risks and enhance the overall risk posture of the organization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management considerations into business processes, product development, and strategic decision-making.
- Conduct regular risk assessments of third-party vendors and partners to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.
- Prepare and present risk reports and updates to senior management and relevant stakeholders, highlighting key risk trends, issues, and remediation efforts.
- Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews by providing relevant documentation and responding to inquiries.
- Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as regulatory bodies and industry partners.
- Act as a subject matter expert on enterprise risk management best practices, methodologies, and tools, and provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Requirements
Required competency and skillset to be a waver:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management or a related field; advanced Degree (e.g., MBA, FRM, PRM, CFA) preferred.
- Proven 4+ years’ experience in enterprise risk management, preferably in the fintech industry or financial services sector.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, products, and regulatory requirements relevant to the fintech industry.
- Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and best practices, with hands-on experience in risk assessment, analysis, and mitigation.
- Proficiency in regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to fintech, such as GDPR, KYC/AML, and cybersecurity regulations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Proven track record of driving results and implementing risk management initiatives that add tangible value to the business.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online