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Risk Strategist - Underwriting (Senior Role) - Hybrid

Rosabon Financial Services (RFS) Limited

Description

  • We're growing our Risk Management function and are looking for experienced professionals who can use data, strategy, and analytical thinking to strengthen our credit portfolio and drive better business decisions.
  • This is a strategic, not purely operational, role.
  • We're looking for professionals who can analyze trends, identify risks, and develop solutions that improve portfolio quality across the credit lifecycle.
  • If you have experience in banking, financial services, fintech, or consumer lending and enjoy solving complex credit risk challenges, we'd love to hear from you
  • We're looking for a strategic thinker who can transform portfolio data into smarter lending decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and improve underwriting policies and credit decision frameworks.
  • Analyze portfolio performance, default trends, and customer risk.
  • Develop risk segmentation and approval strategies.
  • Monitor portfolio quality (PAR, NPL, early defaults).
  • Recommend policy enhancements based on data and portfolio insights.
  • Partner with business teams to improve portfolio performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7 - 9 years' experience in Credit Risk, Underwriting, or Portfolio Management.
  • Strong analytical, financial modelling, and data interpretation skills.
  • Banking, fintech, or financial services experience is preferred.

Salary
N1,000,000 Gross Monthly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:  View email address on hotnigerianjobs.com using "Risk Strategist – Underwriting" as the subject of the mail.

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