Risk & Internal Control Analyst

About this role

The role is for a Risk and Internal Control Analyst based in Lagos, within AXA Mansard Insurance. It focuses on supporting and strengthening the company’s operational, emerging, information and reputational risk as well as internal control policies. The analyst ensures there is a consistent framework to identify, measure, mitigate, report, monitor and manage significant risks, and supports daily processes that alert management to new issues and risk evolution. The position involves collaboration with various risk and control functions, governance of internal control activities, and maintaining documentation and reporting in line with AXA Mansard and group requirements.

What you would do

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement the risk management framework and related standards.
• Develop, monitor and report on risk appetite statements and limits for operational risk across defined areas.
• Facilitate the implementation of the AXA Group Internal Control framework and oversee related projects.
• Provide management with internal control methodological support and ensure controls are defined, implemented, documented, assessed and monitored.
• Ensure internal control deliverables meet quality standards and are aligned with material risks.
• Deliver timely reporting on the Internal Control framework and identified control deficiencies with action plans.
• Communicate effectively on Internal Control matters to support ownership and accountability.
• Develop training material on internal control objectives, approaches and methodologies.
• Escalate and manage internal control issues and maintain governance relationships with risk managers and business units.
• Coordinate with second line functions (Compliance, Legal, Tax, Data Privacy, Information Security, BCP, etc.) and third line (Internal Audit).

What they are asking for

• Experience or exposure to risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Understanding of operational risk, information risk, and reputational risk concepts.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple business units and risk functions.
• Strong documentation, reporting and governance skills.
• Ability to develop training material and communicate with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with internal control policies and Group requirements is preferable.
• Relevant professional qualifications in risk, compliance, or internal control is a plus.
• Experience liaising with internal and external auditors is advantageous.

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