Head: Fraud Governance, Risk & Reporting

at  Absa Bank Limited

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
As the Head: Fraud Governance, Risk & Reporting, you will play a critical role in driving and managing an effective risk management culture within the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) fraud risk domain. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the efficiency of governance structures, effective stakeholder management, meaningful reporting to both internal and external stakeholders and managing the Aba Regional Offices (ARO) fraud risk strategy and profile.

Job Description

• Risk Governance:
• Define and maintain the CIB Fraud Risk Management Standards, frameworks and related governance documents.
• Conduct continuous research on leading practices and trends in order to enhance fraud risk management within CIB
• Ensure that the control environment is reported, managed within acceptable parameters and that governance processes operate as intended.
• Reporting:
• Prepare and deliver regular, accurate, and insightful reports on fraud risk landscape including metrics, incidents, and trends.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to enhance reporting processes and data quality.
• Provide actionable insights to senior leadership based on the analysis of fraud-related data.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Engage with internal stakeholders, including business units, compliance, legal, and audit teams.
• Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, such as regulators and industry bodies.
• Represent ARO fraud risk function in relevant forums and committees.
• Risk and Control:
• In conjunction with the CIB Fraud Strategy Portfolio Leads, define and manage the ARO Fraud Risk Strategy and Profile
• Co-ordinate and consolidate fraud threat assessments for ARO .
• Drive implementation of effective controls to mitigate fraud-related risks.
• Monitor control effectiveness and recommend improvements as needed.
• Education, Training, and Awareness:
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance fraud awareness and risk mitigation.
• Promote a risk-aware culture across the organization.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging fraud threats.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or risk Management (B Degree).
• 2 – 5 years of technical risk management experience, with a preference for fraud risk expertise.
• 6 – 8 years of experience in Retail banking or Corporate and Investment Banking.
• Essential experience in fraud risk management.
• Experience working in Africa Regional Offices would be advantageous
• 2 – 3 years of Assurance experience (1LOD, 2LOD, or 3LOD).
• 3 – 5 years of reporting experience.

Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertise

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