Head, Enterprise Risk Management & Strategy at International Energy Insurance Plc

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to lead enterprise risk management and strategic planning for an international energy insurance organization.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Risk Management Framework

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the company's Enterprise Risk Management Framework in line with NAICOM risk-based supervision requirements and global risk management standards
• Lead the formulation and periodic review of risk policies, risk appetite statements, limits, and control frameworks
• Ensure strong governance and reporting to the Board Risk Committee and Executive Management

Risk Identification & Assessment

• Oversee identification and evaluation of underwriting, market, credit, liquidity, operational, strategic, and compliance risks
• Conduct regular risk assessments, scenario analysis, stress testing, and capital adequacy evaluations
• Ensure early identification of emerging risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
• Oversee the development of risk registers, Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and loss event tracking mechanisms

Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Drive compliance with NAICOM's prudential guidelines, solvency frameworks, reinsurance requirements, and corporate governance codes
• Prepare risk dashboards, reports, and insights for Management, Board Committees, and regulators
• Support NAICOM examinations, compliance reviews, actuarial exercises, and external audits
• Monitor compliance with IFRS 17 disclosures and their risk implications

Risk Mitigation & Monitoring

• Implement and track risk mitigation plans in collaboration with functional units

Business Continuity & Resilience

• Lead the Business Continuity Management (BCM) program and disaster recovery frameworks
• Conduct periodic drills to ensure organizational resilience and regulatory alignment

Strategic Planning

• Lead the development and periodic review of the company's overall corporate strategy, 3–5 year corporate plan, and annual operating plan
• Conduct environmental scanning, competitive analysis, market research, and performance forecasting
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable initiatives, KPIs, milestones, and implementation plans
• Monitor performance across business units

Location

Lagos, Nigeria