Head, Financial Risk Management Job at AXA Mansard

AXA Mansard is one of the foremost Financial Institutions in Nigeria, that has been offering world class financial services over the years.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head, Financial Risk Management

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description


  • To support the implementation and strengthening of the company’s financial risk framework and policies ensuring that a consistent framework is in place to systematically identify, measure, mitigate, report, monitor and manage the most significant risks.
  • The role supports daily processes and activities that alert management about new issues and financial risks evolution

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate, support and supervise the proactive identification of main financial risks on regular basis.
  • Develop and support the implementation of the financial risk appetite management framework, Follow-up and monitor breaches management.
  • Collaborate with relevant internal stakeholders for the implementation of risk management framework and related standards.
  • Ensure consistency of AXA Mansard’s investment policy with Group requirements.
  • Provide “expert opinion” on suitable investment strategy for new products – PAP (Product Approval process) related work.

Role Qualification
Academic / Professional:

  • B.Sc / Degree in any related discipline from a reputable Tertiary Institution
  • Relevant professional qualification would be an added advantage (i.e. ACCA, ICAN, FRM, CFA or similar equivalent).
  • Possession of MBA will be an added advantage

Work Experience: 

  • 7 Years of professional experience.

Required Skills and Competencies:

  • Risk Management and Corporate Governance.
  • Strategic, critical and analytical thinking and pragmatic problem solving.
  • Knowledge of insurance/investment products offerings (development, dependencies, features etc.) financial markets and instrument valuation.
  • Knowledge of Nigeria and Global financial market.
  • Strong interpersonal & team management/leadership skills.