Senior Associate, Strategy and Business Operations - Risk at Flutterwave

Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) make and receive payments in a convenient border-less manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title:  Senior Associate, Strategy and Business Operations - Risk

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Flutterwave is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Senior Associate, Strategy and Business Operations - Risk.
• 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

• Support strategic planning process for the Risk and Compliance organization
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to develop and maintain comprehensive project plans for key initiatives across the Risk and Compliance organization.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Identify and address project challenges and obstacles, providing solutions to keep projects on track.
• Assist in coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and objectives are met.
• Prepare and present risk reports and dashboards to communicate key findings, trends, and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project charters, plans, and status reports.
• Facilitate communication between team members and stakeholders, ensuring that project information is effectively shared and understood.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating project outcomes and incorporating lessons learned into future projects.
• Lead client workshops, presentations, and training sessions to support project goals and ensure stakeholder alignment
• Continuously evaluate and enhance risk management processes, tools, and frameworks to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance or a related field; Master’s degree or Professional Certifications are a plus.
• Proven 4+ years of experience in project management, consulting, or related roles within the fintech or financial services industry.
• Understanding of risk management principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements is strongly preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate strategic objectives into practical project plans.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, Prince2) are highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online