MTN Careers Vacancy: Recruitment for Risk Manager

JOB TITLE: RISK MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: INTERNAL AUDIT
LOCATION: LAGOS
JOB DESCRIPTION:

* Align operational targets to business strategy
* Analyze long term implications of actions on the viability of the business from a broad perspective
* Analyze the impact of solutions on other areas of the business, as well as the interdependency of units
* Drive best practice, continuous improvement and innovation at process and procedure level within Business Risk Management unit
* Construct, implement and fine-tune methods, processes and systems to enhance effectiveness and meet organizational goals
* Utilize appropriate models for analyzing potential risks to the business, taking a 360 degree view of the organizations’ risk profile
* Analyze local conditions, as well as competitor activity to create competitive advantage
* Provide input into benchmarking local and international risk management best practices and strategies
* Provide input into the development of risk management policies and procedures
* Ensure implementation and maintenance of BRM policies and procedures
* Provide input into the development of plans for the roll-out of Risk Management in conjunction with the Business Units across MTNN, in alignment with the Group Risk Management Framework
* Assist Senior Manager with establishment and implementation of structures to comply with the Group Risk Management Framework in conjunction with the Business Units across MTNN
* Provide input into the implementation of improvements to Risk Management capabilities within Business Units in MTNN
* Facilitate on-going enterprise-wide risk assessments and mitigation of risks and ownership in all Business Units across MTNN, in line with the Group ERM framework; which involves interviews and workshops with Senior Management
* Ensure that CURA (risks management system/ tool) is implemented and fully utilized to automate the risk management process within MTN Nigeria
* Ensure ongoing risk identification, assessment and reporting to the stakeholders
* Provide input into the development of procedures and processes for crisis prevention and management
* Ensure the implementation of defined project risk management framework
* Ensure the implementation of Insurance risk management in terms of group framework
* Perform in-depth evaluations on key risks within the organization
* Analyze and advise on costs associated with risk non-compliance maintenance and prevention
* Assess current and potential risks and assist business in developing prevention strategies and business continuity plans
* Monitor and report on exposures
* Support the ERM environment in aligning to other disciplines within Business Risk Management unit
* Provide input into forecasting, planning, and development of the budget for the unit
* Manage and optimize the budget, ensuring all expenditure is in line with the agreed budgets
* Monitor costs and determine initiatives to optimize resources
* Ensure preparation of ERM reports to stakeholders when required
* Provide input into reporting to Audit and Risk Committee on a quarterly basis
* Liaise constantly with Senior Management and Executives on various risk matters especially tracking ownership and mitigation of risk items identified
* Train risk champions on the use of CURA software, and liaise with them on an on-going basis regarding ERM projects

Provide training to management and staff on risk matters, as requiredJOB CONDITIONS: General working conditions May be required to work extra hours Willingness to travel at any time
REPORTING TO: SM, Business Risk

REQUIRED SKILLS:
8 years work experience comprising:
At least 3 years financial experience in Business Risk or Auditing
At least 1- 2 years of leadership experience in similar positions, fast-moving industries would be an added advantage
A strong background in managing business risk in a fast – moving industries (i.e. Telecommunication)

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Permanent

QUALIFICATION:
First degree in numerate discipline Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA) would be an added advantage Risk Management qualification would be an added advantage

How To Apply;
Visit http://www.careers.mtnonline.com