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RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE

VFD Group

Job Location:

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted: 1 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 29 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB TITLE: RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE

ROLE PURPOSE:The Risk Management Associate will be responsible for embedding and monitoring risk management culture within VFD Group Plc.

DEPARTMENT: Risk Management

STRATEGIC TASKS

1. Assist in the designing and execution of an enterprise-wide risk management framework including models tools processes and governance structures to detect assess monitor and mitigate risks across all business lines.

2. Assist in embedding a risk-aware culture across the group by influencing policy governance and compliance structures.

3. Contribute to board-level reporting and corporate risk dashboards.

4. To conduct and document risk assessments for each function in the business unit to ascertain compliance with risk management policy standard operating procedures and set guidelines.

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

evaluate and document risks across the Group.

and update the risk register ensuring timely escalation of high-impact risks.

and report risk regularly

in the coordination of the development of mitigation and control plans and follow up on their implementation.

incident investigations root cause analysis and corrective action plans.

periodic Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and manage Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)

compliance with contractual and statutory risk obligations.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI)

of risks identified and mitigated.

and accuracy of risk reports submitted to supervisor.

of BCP Gaps Identified and Resolved.

of Risk Awareness Sessions Conducted

Requirements

COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS

and analytical skills for risk assessment and analysis

in risk management tools (e.g. risk registers) and knowledge of relevant policies.

analytical and problem-solving skills.

attention to detail with an investigative mindset.

communication and engagement abilities.

to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

SPECIFICATION/ QUALIFICATION

degree in Business Administration Finance Economics or related field.

of 2-3 years of experience in Risk management proj management.

or familiarity with budgeting financial reporting or performance management systems is an advantage.

in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel PowerPoint Word) and other relevant software tools.

Required Skills:

1. Technical and analytical skills for risk assessment and analysis 2. Proficiency in risk management tools (e.g. risk registers) and knowledge of relevant policies. 3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 4. High attention to detail with an investigative mindset. 5. Excellent communication and engagement abilities. 6. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Required Education:

degree in Business Administration Finance Economics or related of 2-3 years of experience in Risk management proj or familiarity with budgeting financial reporting or performance management systems is an in Microsoft Office Suite

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About Company

VFD Group

VFD Group has been building an industry-agnostic proprietary investment company with a portfolio of over 40 businesses across various sectors and geographies, creating innovative products and solutions for the African market, since 2009. With extensive multi-sector expertise, VFD Gro ... View more

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