Technical Consultant – Group Risk Management (Fixed Term Contract), Risk Management

Job Summary

The Technical Consultant – Group Risk Management will provide high-level technical support to the Director, Risk Management, in overseeing the review and renewal of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework and related Risk Management Policies (RMPs). The consultant will also support quantitative analytics, risk modeling, stress testing, and risk-related data analysis initiatives.

This role is project-based and involves stakeholder engagement, project management, policy development, and documentation in alignment with best international risk practices and the Bank’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities

ERM Framework & Policy Renewal Project

• Conduct a full review of the Bank’s ERM Framework and Risk Management Policies, identifying governance gaps, risk exposure areas, and improvement opportunities.

• Document all policies, procedures, mandates, manuals, and governance documents relevant to risk management.

• Identify gaps in coverage (including emerging risks) and make comprehensive recommendations.

• Ensure alignment between project outputs and the Project Charter, Statement of Work, and Steering Committee expectations.

• Work with the Project Owner to create a detailed implementation plan with deliverables, timelines, and milestones.

• Ensure clear documentation and justification for all proposed amendments.

• Align revisions with best practices, internal practices, and document hierarchy (e.g., Level 0, 1, 2).

• Coordinate and schedule key meetings (Steering Committee, PWG, stakeholder consultations) and prepare project dashboards and reports.

• Regularly report progress and risks to the Project Owner and Chief Risk Officer.

• Maintain full documentation, governance alignment, and stakeholder communication throughout the project.

• Develop a post-implementation plan with success metrics and submit a Project Closure Report.

Risk Modeling, Analytics, and Advisory

• Provide technical support on quantitative analytics, risk modeling, data analysis, and stress testing.

• Offer expert input on risk types including credit, operational, liquidity, and market risk.

• Assist in embedding a risk-aware culture across departments and refining risk assessment models.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Adhere to Bank policies including:

  • AML, CFT, and Counter-Proliferation Financing

  • Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC)

  • Conflicts of Interest

  • Insider Trading Guidelines

• Complete the Annual Compliance Training/Assessment.

• Report any suspicious or non-compliant behavior to the Compliance Department.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  • Postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Banking, Finance, or a related field.

  • Professional qualifications such as FRM, PRM, CRA are advantageous.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in Risk Management covering at least four risk types: Credit, Operational, Liquidity, Market.

  • Proven experience in implementing Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks.

  • Experience as Chief Risk Officer or equivalent is an added advantage.

  • Strong project management skills.

  • Exposure to multilateral financial institutions, trade/project finance, and structured finance.

  • Demonstrated technical capabilities in:

    • Risk modeling and validation

    • Econometrics

    • Basel, IFRS 9, PD/LGD/EAD models

    • Tools: SAS, R, Python, MATLAB, Tableau, SPSS, Excel

    • AWS Data Science tools (SageMaker, Forecast)

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Coaching: Can lead and mentor teams, prepare training materials, and promote continuous learning.

• Strategic Thinking: Provides expert guidance to senior leadership; influences functional strategy.

• Communication: Shares complex risk-related concepts with clarity; engages diverse internal/external audiences.

• Problem Solving: Addresses non-routine technical challenges using critical thinking and professional expertise.

• Stakeholder Management: Builds strong networks internally and externally to support project delivery.

• Mandate Alignment: Understands and contributes to Afreximbank’s strategic goals, values, and operational mission.

Behavioural Competencies

• Commitment to Africa’s development

• Integrity and professionalism

• Passion for learning and innovation

• Responsiveness and flexibility

• Respect for diversity and teamwork

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CVs to Afreximbank@robertwalters.com with the job title “Technical Consultant – Group Risk Management” clearly stated in the email subject line for proper consideration.