Risk Manager at PalmPay Limited

Nigeria

Palmpay

Company Info

PalmPay is an Africa-focused fintech firm, launched in 2019. PalmPay is a mobile payments platform that offers a number of financial services.

PalmPay is an Africa-focused fintech firm, launched in 2019. PalmPay is a mobile payments platform that offers a number of financial services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Risk Manager

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • Are you passionate about identifying potential risks before they become real problems? Do you have a keen eye for compliance, risk frameworks, and operational resilience? If yes, then we’d love to meet you!
  • Our organization is seeking an experienced Risk Manager to join our Compliance team.
  • This person will play a critical role in developing and maintaining our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring that robust risk mitigation strategies are in place.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
  • Audit internal processes and identify weaknesses
  • Design and implement risk controls and contingency plans
  • Monitor regulatory changes and advise senior leadership
  • Oversee business continuity and disaster recovery plans
  • Train staff on risk awareness and best practices

Key Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., FRM, PRM, or CRM) is preferred.
  • Must have completed NYSC
  • 5-6 years of experience in KYC/AML process, compliance, operations, risk & control functions
  • Strong knowledge of fintech regulations and their impact on the business.
  • Experience in cybersecurity risk management, financial risk modeling, and compliance regulations.
  • Previous experience working with senior leadership to develop risk management strategies
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess and mitigate complex risks
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Familiarity with risk management tools and software, as well as financial and business modeling.
  • Knowledge of enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks and best practices.
  • Ability to stay updated with the latest trends, regulations, and technology developments in the fintech space.

Application Closing Date
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