Risk Analyst at Avon Healthcare Limited

Avon Healthcare Limited is a health care company that provides extensive range of health plans to its customers. To empower people across Nigeria to live healthier, fuller lives by providing access to quality healthcare services.

We were duly registered by the regulatory authority (NHIS) to operate as a national HMO in October 2012 but commenced operations in 2013. We are a subsidiary of the Heirs Holdings Group, an investment company committed to the economic transformation of Africa. Whether you’re an Individual, a Family, an Association or Corporate Organisation, our health plans have been created to give you access to quality healthcare services whenever you need it. We also offer on-site health risk assessment, occupational health management and employee well-being services, which go a long way in maintaining a healthy and productive workforce.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Risk Analyst

Location: Lagos
Division: Internal Audit, Risk and Control
Reports To: Head, Internal Audit, Risk and Control

Job Description

We are looking for a highly analytical, fast learning and dynamic Risk Analyst to join our team.
You will be responsible for analysing data to identify enterprise risks, emerging fraud trends and developing strategies to mitigate these trends. Working closely with other departments you will implement these strategies, using a combination of developed proprietary and industry tools.
In addition, you will support the enhancement of the existing Risk Management Framework of the company, engaging with stakeholders and offering support and guidance as needed. The effectiveness and successful implementations of your recommendations will help to strengthen and safeguard the company’s financial performance, its business continuity as well as the safety and security of all its assets.
This role offers an accelerated career growth path into senior management for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Analyse data to better understand potential risks, concerns and outcomes of decisions
Aggregate data from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive assessment
Identify the need, initiate and complete extensive research, analyse data and build financial models to evaluate business decisions.
Create reports, summaries, presentations and process documents to display results
Collaborate with other team members to effectively analyze and present data
Develop systems and processes for gathering and storing data for future analytic projects
Conduct research into potential clients and understand the risks of accepting each one
Identify economic and financial trends that may present a risk to the company
Monitor internal and external data points that may affect the risk level of a decision.

Key Requirements

One to five years of experience as an analyst in a similar company or related field.
3 years minimum of relevant experience in Financial Risk Management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Visio and other analysis programs
Knowledge of Excel modelling, VBA or SQL/Data Concepts are essential
Critical thinking skills with the ability to independently solve problems with data
Quantitative and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to understand new analytical concepts
Basic knowledge of programming languages, such as SQL and Python
Presentation skills, including public speaking and presentation creation using PowerPoint or a similar program.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet daily deadlines for projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills to inform managers and other stakeholders of results.
Ability to manage multiple projects and programs at the same time to complete work.