Head, Compliance & Risk at Westfield Consulting

Westfield Consulting is a management consultancy firm, specialized in Increasing Your Business Performance. It is our mission to help our clients make the right decisions & improve their organizational performance. As a partner to our clients, we work as integrated members of the team and strive to provide valuable deliverables that meet their goals.

Our clients range from large to small companies and organizations including some of the most recognizable brands. They come to Westfield seeking expert advice and personalized service on a variety of business process related problems and always leave satisfied.

Our team is comprised of a well-respected group of talented, experienced and likable consultants that can help you achieve your business goals.

With over 10 years of experience in Project Management, financial services and ICT marketing, Westfield brings the expertise you need from a consultancy outfit to help with your projects.Job Summary

The Head, Compliance & Risk is responsible for safeguarding the organization against regulatory, operational, financial, and reputational risks while ensuring strict compliance with Nigerian and international standards.
This role combines strategic leadership, regulatory oversight, and risk management to protect business continuity and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure adherence to Nigerian petroleum regulations, NUPRC, NCDMB, DPR, environmental laws, and waste management standards.
Oversee compliance with ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and NDPR data protection requirements.
Maintain strong relationships with regulators (CAC, FIRS, PENCOM, NSITF, EFCC-SCUML).

Risk Management:

Develop and implement enterprise-wide risk management frameworks.
Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, environmental, and compliance risks.
Lead crisis management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.

Internal Audit:

Conduct audits across financial, operational, IT, and compliance areas.
Provide independent assurance to the Board Audit Committee and senior management.
Recommend improvements to governance and internal controls.

Corporate Governance:

Advise the Board and executive leadership on compliance and governance matters.
Ensure transparent reporting, ethical practices, and accountability.
Serve as Company Secretary where required, preparing board packs, resolutions, and statutory filings.

Contract & Legal Oversight:

Review, negotiate, and approve contracts (EPCIC, JV agreements, procurement, haulage, marine services).
Mitigate legal risks in high-value transactions and partnerships.
Manage litigation, arbitration, and external counsel engagements.

Key Requirements

Degree in LL. B / B. L (Nigerian Bar), MBA/LL.M preferred.
10 – 15 years' experience in compliance, risk, or legal roles, with at least 3 – 5 years in leadership in the Oil & Gas space.
ICSAN (Chartered Secretary), CIArb (Arbitration), Risk Management certifications.
Strong skills in corporate law, environmental compliance, contract risk, governance, leadership, and audit frameworks.