BUSINESS RISK MANAGER – OPERATIONS @ TOP HIRE AFRICA
We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Business Risk Manager – Operations to join as an embedded first line risk partner within a dynamic and regulated Tier 1 Commercial Banking environment. This unique role offers the opportunity to work across critical operational and corporate functions while being based in Nigeria and supporting the bank’s UK subsidiary. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening risk ownership, operational resilience, control effectiveness, and governance across the Bank, with the expectation of periodic visits to the UK subsidiary to ensure seamless integration and oversight.
The responsibilities include leading Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), managing a wide array of operational risk events—from cyber incidents and data breaches to payment failures—and driving sustainable remediation actions through root cause analysis. You will also be instrumental in supporting important business service mapping and scenario testing to ensure impact tolerances are met. By monitoring Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and emerging regulatory trends, you will provide valuable insights and reporting to senior leadership and governance committees to help navigate the complex financial landscape.
The responsibilities include leading Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), managing a wide array of operational risk events—from cyber incidents and data breaches to payment failures—and driving sustainable remediation actions through root cause analysis. You will also be instrumental in supporting important business service mapping and scenario testing to ensure impact tolerances are met. By monitoring Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and emerging regulatory trends, you will provide valuable insights and reporting to senior leadership and governance committees to help navigate the complex financial landscape.
Key Requirements
Significant experience in a senior first line risk, operational risk, or controls role.
Previous experience working within a UK regulated bank or financial institution.
Strong hands-on experience with Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs).
Proven expertise in control assurance and incident management processes.
Deep understanding of operational resilience frameworks and scenario testing.
Capability to monitor KRIs, emerging risks, and regulatory developments.
Experience across operational areas such as Payments, Settlements, and Trade Finance.
Strong technical knowledge of ICT, Cyber Risk frameworks, and Data Governance.
Familiarity with UK GDPR and Data Protection requirements.
Understanding of Third-Party and Outsourcing Risk management.
Ability to drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable remediation actions.
Excellent communication skills for reporting to senior leadership and governance committees.