Junior Risk Consultant – Risk Officer

About the role

Our client, a reputable consulting firm, is seeking a Junior Risk Consultant to support enterprise risk management, internal control, governance, compliance and business continuity engagements. The role involves assisting with risk assessments, regulatory evaluations, data analysis and the preparation of reports that help clients meet strategic and operational goals.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks, identify and prioritize strategic, operational, financial, compliance and reputational risks, and maintain risk registers.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, evaluate likelihood and impact, prepare risk heat maps, dashboards and analytical reports, and perform root‑cause analysis of key risk events.
• Assist in planning and executing consulting projects, collect and validate data, prepare work papers and reports, track milestones and ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Banking, Insurance, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field; NYSC completed; postgraduate qualification is a plus.
• Minimum of five to seven years of relevant experience, including senior‑level leadership, and participation in at least four full‑cycle risk management consulting projects.