Investment & Market Risk Officer

ICS Outsourcing Nigeria Limited

Accounting, Auditing & Finance

About the Role

ICS Outsourcing is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Investment & Market Risk Officer to join our Risk Management team. In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Risk Management and play a critical part in evaluating, monitoring, and mitigating investment and market risks across the company’s primary funds and portfolio. This is an opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to strategic decision-making and ensure the resilience of our financial operations.

Core Responsibilities

As an Investment & Market Risk Officer , your responsibilities will include:

• Investment Appraisals: Evaluate risks and potential returns of new and existing investments, including credit risk analysis, financial projections, and credit ratings.
• Risk Reporting: Prepare comprehensive monthly and quarterly investment risk reports for senior management and the board.
• Data Analysis & Dashboards: Develop, maintain, and improve risk and performance dashboards to monitor key metrics across funds, operational risks, and information security.
• Market Monitoring: Track local and global economic trends and assess their potential impact on investments.
• Model Management: Maintain and update risk models (e.g., VaR, concentration models) and design new models to strengthen risk assessment capabilities.
• Risk Limits & Benchmarks: Establish, monitor, and enforce investment risk benchmarks to guide the investment team.
• Incident Reporting: Prepare reports on risk incidents and policy breaches, ensuring timely resolution and escalation.
• Audit & Compliance Support: Collaborate with audit teams to support annual financial reporting, including Expected Credit Loss (ECL) and Asset & Liability Matching calculations.
• Policy & Governance: Participate in committees, contribute to drafting policies, and perform other duties assigned by the Head of Risk Management.
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in investment risk, market risk, or related financial risk roles.
• Technical Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS, ISA, corporate finance, and financial markets.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Professional Attributes:
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments (Fund Accounting, Investment, Audit, and Compliance).

Key Relationships

• Reports To: Head of Risk Management
• Works With: Fund Accounting, Investment, Audit, and Compliance teams
  

Why Join Us?

At ICS Outsourcing, we empower businesses by providing world-class professional support services. As part of our Risk Management team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping investment strategies, strengthening financial resilience, and driving sustainable growth.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply today and become part of a forward-thinking organization where your expertise truly makes an impact.

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