Head of Risk & Executive Director (Nigeria)

About the role

RedotPay is seeking a senior leader to establish and maintain a robust risk management framework for its virtual asset service provider (VASP) business in Nigeria. The role combines executive board responsibilities with hands‑on oversight of fraud, technology, operational, liquidity, compliance, market and reconciliation risks.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor the entity’s risk management framework, risk appetite and key risk indicators.
• Oversee fraud risk controls, transaction‑monitoring rule tuning, threshold setting and alert escalation in line with group policies.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, scenario analysis and stress testing where applicable.
• Manage operational resilience, including business continuity and disaster‑recovery arrangements.
• Report risk exposures, incidents and mitigation actions to the CEO, Board and group risk function.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Technology and Operations to embed risk controls across all processes.
• Ensure client asset protection and segregation controls remain effective at all times.
• Participate in Board meetings to provide risk oversight, advise on risk appetite and support governance responsibilities.

Required profile

• A first degree or equivalent in banking, finance, accounting, business management, law, economics or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum six years of relevant post‑qualification experience (or fifteen years with secondary education).
• At least four years of experience in virtual assets, financial technology or related risk functions.

Required skills