Job Description

• The Role: Flutterwave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Senior Associate, Risk Strategy and Business Operations.
• The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting risk management initiatives across various projects within the organization.
• The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Internal Consulting, Project Management methodologies, risk management practices, and experience working in the fintech or financial services industry.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to develop and maintain comprehensive plans for key initiatives.
• Assist in designing and implementing innovative risk management frameworks, leveraging advanced analytics and financial technology solutions.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify emerging risks and compliance issues that may impact project timelines or objectives.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance risk management processes, tools, and frameworks to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist team leaders in communicating risk management principles and guidelines to various stakeholders, promoting a culture of risk awareness.
• Assist team leadership in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and action plans to minimize the impact of identified risks.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Assist to prepare and present risk reports to communicate key findings, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Serve as a strong communicator, effectively conveying complex concepts and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate Employee engagement activities with the Risk and Compliance team to ensure awareness across the organization.
• Manage Risk and Compliance initiatives across different teams

Required competency and skill set to be a waver:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management or a related field; Masters degree or Professional Certifications are a plus.
• Proven 4+years of experience in project management, consulting, strategy or related roles within the fintech or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in utilizing Jira and Power BI to analyze data sets, develop reports and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate strategic objectives into practical solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Professional certifications and credentials are highly desirable.
• Strongly preferred to have experience in risk and compliance.