HEAD, RISK MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE AT CHARIS CONSULTANT | COMPLIANCE JOBS IN EKITI

About Company:

Charis Consultant, a Microfinance Bank, is recruiting to fill the position above.

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-integrity, proactive Head, Risk Management & Compliance to serve as the strategic guardian of our bank’s operational and regulatory health. In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for architecting and enforcing the frameworks that protect our assets and ensure absolute adherence to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines. You will move beyond oversight to foster a robust risk culture that balances the agility of microfinance with the discipline of world-class banking standards. If you are a seasoned professional with a "zero-breach" mindset and the leadership grit to manage complex regulatory relationships, we want you to lead our defense.

Requirements:

1. Integrated Risk Architecture

• Framework Development: Design, implement, and evolve comprehensive risk management frameworks tailored to the microfinance landscape.

• Multi-Domain Mitigation: Systematically identify and mitigate risks across four critical pillars: Credit, Operational, Financial, and Regulatory.

• Review Cycles: Conduct rigorous, regular risk and compliance audits to detect and resolve vulnerabilities before they impact the bottom line.

2. Regulatory Governance & AML/CFT

• CBN Stewardship: Ensure 100% compliance with all CBN regulations, circulars, and the specific statutory requirements for Microfinance Banks.

• Financial Integrity: Lead the bank’s AML/CFT (Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism) program, ensuring robust KYC and transaction monitoring.

• Liaison Excellence: Serve as the authoritative primary contact for regulators, external auditors, and law enforcement agencies.

3. Reporting & Culture Leadership

• Strategic Reporting: Prepare and submit high-stakes regulatory and management reports that provide clear visibility into the bank's risk appetite and compliance status.

• Cultural Transformation: Drive a bank-wide "Risk-First" mindset through continuous training, policy enforcement, and leadership by example.

• Internal Control: Support the Board and Executive Management in maintaining a transparent and ethical corporate governance structure.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Background

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of core banking experience, with a strong preference for individuals from Microfinance or Commercial banking backgrounds.

• Regulatory Expertise: Deep, practical knowledge of CBN guidelines, BOFIA, and international best practices in risk management.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., MCP, CRM, or CAMS) are a significant advantage.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Prowess: Ability to synthesize complex financial data into actionable risk mitigation strategies.

• Leadership Grit: Proven ability to manage teams and influence C-suite stakeholders on sensitive compliance matters.

• Unyielding Integrity: A documented history of professionalism and ethical conduct.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: bukatdaf@gmail.com using "Head, Risk Management & Compliance – Ido Ekiti" as the subject of the mail.