Head, Internal Control, Compliance & Risk Management

About the Role

First Excelsia, a mortgage banking organization based in Lagos, Nigeria, is seeking a Head of Internal Control, Compliance & Risk Management to lead a dynamic team. This is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the organization's internal audit, risk management, and compliance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk-based annual internal audit plan
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments covering controls, compliance, operations, and financial reporting
• Document audit findings, provide recommendations, and follow up on remediation actions
• Lead investigations, special audits, and whistleblower cases
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and submit statutory returns
• Review and update policies to align with legislation and best practices
• Coordinate external audits and ensure adherence to standards
• Present audit findings to Executive Management and the Board
• Drive anti-fraud initiatives and maintain a comprehensive risk register
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Management or the Board

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, CIBN) is mandatory
• Minimum of 10–15 years of relevant experience in Internal Control, Compliance & Risk Management
• Proven banking experience in a similar senior-level role

Required Skills & Attributes

• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, regulatory frameworks, enterprise risk management, and corporate governance principles
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• High integrity and strong cultural alignment with the organization

Compensation

₦21M – ₦25M gross per annum

Application Deadline

Wednesday, 25th February 2026