Chief Risk Manager at Tophire Africa

Seize the opportunity to advance your career as a Chief Risk Manager with Tophire Africa in Lagos, a leading HR consultancy dedicated to sourcing and developing top-tier talent. This role is pivotal in embedding risk management within the business development function, ensuring all risks are identified and managed effectively. The Chief Risk Manager actively collaborates with business stakeholders to integrate strong risk controls into daily operations. In this position, you will serve as the primary risk partner on the front line, facilitating Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) and ensuring that controls and risk mitigation strategies are accurate and up to date. You will oversee operational risk events, coordinate root cause analysis, and track management actions to resolution, while also monitoring risk indicators and trends to support informed decision-making. Ideal candidates bring 10 to 12 years of experience in commercial banking or a similarly regulated sector, with considerable expertise in first line business risk or operational risk roles. Your skills will include leading RCSAs, managing control assurance, and resolving risk issues, all while working full-time in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Lagos is a bustling financial hub where risk management plays a crucial role in supporting the growth and stability of businesses, particularly in the HR and financial services sectors. This role offers you the chance to contribute significantly to risk governance within an innovative consultancy. While salary details are undisclosed, this senior position paves the way for advancement into executive risk roles or specialized compliance leadership within banking and consulting industries. You will gain invaluable experience handling complex operational risks and influencing corporate risk culture. To stand out for the Chief Risk Manager role, emphasize your success in managing operational risk events and your ability to implement effective controls. Quantify your impact on risk mitigation and highlight collaboration with audit and compliance teams in your CV and cover letter. Apply now to join Tophire Africa as Chief Risk Manager and play a key role in shaping risk practices for a company committed to excellence. The application deadline is June 15, 2026.