Risk Manager in a Pharmaceutical Company - Human Capital Partners (HCP)

About this role

A Risk Manager is sought by a pharmaceutical company in Lagos to provide strategic risk advisory support, promote a risk management culture, and oversee the identification, assessment, monitoring and mitigation of risks affecting operations, reputation, finances, and strategic goals. The role involves implementing and maintaining the Enterprise Risk Management framework, policies and controls in line with objectives, regulations and best practices. The position targets candidates with substantial risk management experience and the ability to influence leaders and drive cross‑functional risk initiatives.

What you would do

• Provide strategic risk advisory to management
• Identify, assess, monitor and mitigate organisational risks
• Maintain and implement the Enterprise Risk Management framework
• Develop and maintain risk registers and assessment methodologies
• Prepare risk reporting frameworks and metrics
• Engage stakeholders across the organisation to promote risk culture
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Support governance, internal controls and risk reporting to leadership
• Collaborate across functions to address risk and control gaps
• Communicate risk findings and recommendations effectively to management

What they are asking for

• Master's degree or MBA preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field
• Professional risk certifications such as CRM, CRISC, CIA, ACCA, CISA or similar preferred
• 7–10 years of relevant risk management, internal audit, compliance or ERM experience
• Experience in pharmaceutical or manufacturing sectors is desirable
• Strong knowledge of COSO and ISO 31000 frameworks
• Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive organisation-wide risk initiatives
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and risk management tools
• High integrity, professionalism and sound judgment

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