GLOBAL TALENT NETWORK IS RECRUITING

Global Talent is a leading Pension Fund Administration company in Nigeria and wish to engage the best and brightest in the process of achieving its goals to be the leading Funds Manager in Nigeria.

Job Title: Risk Management Lead
Job Ref: EM107

Position Description:
The successful candidate will report to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, and supervise the Risk Management Analysts.

He/She will be responsible for the following:

- Develop a risk management framework detailing the organization’s approach to identifying, assessing, monitoring and controlling market & counterparty risks
- Develop a risk management framework detailing the organization’s approach to identifying, assessing, monitoring and controlling market & counterparty risks
- Define and communicate market & counterparty risk policies and controls
- Monitor and control the level of risk exposure of the organization (by risk type, asset class instrument, industry, organization, etc.)
- Ensure internal risk limits are observed
- Manage the development of tools and techniques for measuring market and counterparty risk (risk rating models, VAR etc.)
- Ensure that all market & counterparty risk management decisions by the Board are effectively implemented by relevant departments
- Develop the department’s operational plans and budget
- Develop all training plans and manage staff performance for the department
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer

Educational Qualification
Minimum of first degree or its equivalent in a numerate or semi-numerate discipline such as actuarial science, statistics, mathematics, accounting, economics, banking, finance, insurance, law and business studies

Professional Qualification
Membership of a relevant professional association will be an added advantage.

Experience
6 years working experience with at least 4 years in a similar role

Requirements
- Risk analysis and management skills
- Risk Modelling
- Financial & Statistical Analysis/Interpretation
- Deep understanding of the Asset management industry
- In-depth understanding of market & counterparty risks
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other spreadsheet applications
- Must possess integrity and should be results oriented and responsive
- Should have good written and oral communication skills

Method of Application:
Send your application and Curriculum Vitae to: curriculumvitae@gtnhr.com

Application Closes 29th July, 2010.

Note: Successful Candidates should be willing to work in any part of Nigeria.