Job For Team Lead, Risk Strategy and Assessment In A Fast Growing Retail Bank


PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) - Our client is one of Nigeria’s fastest growing retail banks. The Bank seeks to enhance customer experiences and drives financial inclusion. The Bank offers a full range of banking products and services in retail, business and corporate banking segments. Their vision is to be a leading financial institution, with the best people, providing unequaled customer experience and delivering superior shareholder value We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Team Lead, Risk Strategy and Assessment Reference Number: 130-PEO00957 Location: Lagos Department: People & Change Nigeria Job type: Permanent Roles & Responsibilities

  • The Team Lead, Risk Strategy & Assessment is a position in the organisation that is part of Risk Measurement and Special Projects Group, reporting directly to the Head, Risk Measurement and Special Projects.
  • The role is tasked with developing and update of the bank’s ICAAP, CAR, RRP, DSIB, Stress Test reports and other Basel related guidance.
The role is responsible for leading a team charged with the following responsibilities among others:
  • Calculation of the risk-based pricing for commercial exposures
  • Updating risk charges used by the bank for business segments budgeting.
  • Support implementation and validation of Obligor Rating system (PD, LGD, EAD estimation)
  • Stress Testing
  • Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Head, Risk Measurement and Special Project
  • Implementation of Basel II/III in line with regulatory directives
  • Preparation of internal capital adequacy assessment process (ICAAP)
  • Development and review of the Recovery and Resolution Plan (RRP)
  • Rendition of statutory Domestic- Systemically Important Banks (DSIB) reports to CBN.
  • Validation, stress testing and documentation of risk models and assumptions.
  • Calculation of capital adequacy ratio (CAR) for the Bank
Requirements Formal Qualifications:
  • Minimum of University Degree in a related discipline with a least qualification of Second Class Lower Division (2.2)
Years of Experience
  • Good Knowledge of Basel
  • Knowledge of IFRS 9
  • Knowledge of all risk types faced by the Bank
  • Strong MS Office skills
  • Good communication/ presentation skills
  • Ability to interpret figures (data), charts and other forms of illustrations.
  • Must be able to deliver reports timely with zero error rate even under pressure.
  • Must be able to multitask independently and as a team.
  • May be required to travel occasionally, overtime and weekend work may be required
  • Minimum of 5 years working experience in a related role
  • Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
  • Strong knowledge of finance
  • Strong knowledge of risk management.
  • Strong knowledge of ICAAP, STRESS TEST, CAR, BASEL II, E-CAP etc.
    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 4th January, 2019.