Risk Officer at AgroMall Discovery and Extension Services Limited

AgroMall Discovery and Extension Services Limited is at the intersection of digitised agricultural production support, digitised agricultural extension and digital financial services. We integrate agricultural economics, agronomy and quality control with financial services on our digital platforms turning them into powerful tools in the hands of our agents and farmers for improved farm production and financial inclusion of the rural economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Risk Officer

Location: Lagos
Job Status: Full Time
Department: Risk Department

Purpose

As a Risk Officer you’ll be responsible for managing the risk of AgroMall, its employees, customers, reputation, assets and interests of stakeholders along with the Risk Manager
You may work in a variety of sectors and specialize in a number of areas including business continuity, corporate governance, enterprise risk, information and security risk, market and credit risk, regulatory and operational risk, technology risk etc.

Principal Responsibilities
Operational and Technical Responsibilities:

Manage the process for developing risk policies and procedures for AgroMall.
Assist with the development and coordination of the risk management process which includes identifying, assessing, analyzing, reporting and evaluating company’s risks.
Facilitate quarterly review and update of risks across AgroMall.
Review and track close out of risks action items by due dates and ensure risk management infrastructures that support risk management process are performing effectively.
Generate and send risk management reports to appropriate level of authorities as required.
Carrying out processes such as purchasing insurance, implementing health and safety measures and making business continuity plans to limit risks and prepare for if things go wrong
Leadership accountabilities
Demonstrates initiative and role model behavior. Is proactive and works toward supporting an achievement oriented culture and performance excellence
Displays appropriate behavior and contributes to creating a positive team spirit
Remains alert to emerging issues and global trends that might benefit t or otherwise impact individual and team’s work;
Creates regular opportunities for peers, colleagues, partners and stakeholders to contribute toward

Relationship Accountability:

Speaks and writes clearly and concisely by effectively identifying key points relevant to the subject matter;
Actively listens, shares information, and proposes suggestions and solutions;
Consults with supervisor/manager to gather his/her views in support of the message to be communicated;
Expresses his/her views and concerns in an impartial and constructive manner with the intent to resolve issues;

Management Accountability:

Understands personal and team roles, responsibilities and objectives
Proactively seeks clarification when needed
Proactively seeks instruction, feedback and coaching to improve performance
Demonstrates behaviors such as teamwork, knowledge sharing, maintaining relationships
Recognizes potential road blocks to completing tasks and seeks guidance from Supervisors to address issues.

Education, Technical Skills, Competences and Working Relationship
Education and Experience:

Minimum required experience: 2 year(s) experience in risk management role
Min Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree/HND
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (minimum of Second Class-Lower) in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or any numerate discipline.
International Certification in Enterprise Risk Management is an added advantage

Technical Skills: