AI Automation & Digital Enablement Lead

1001 Absa Bank; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Bank is seeking an AI Automation Solution Lead to design, build, and embed scalable automation across Business Banking Risk. You will translate pain points into digital solutions, automate reporting, and advance AI adoption.

Lead data and analytics collaborations, ensure governance, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and data quality. A strategic thinker with strong technical and leadership skills is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in automating processes and managing data platforms.
• Experience in financial institutions or similar environments preferred.
• Ability to drive data analytics, automation and AI adoption.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and embed automation solutions for risk processes.
• Develop automated dashboards and self-service reporting.
• Lead AI-driven automation initiatives and maintain governance.

Skills

SQL & data querying

Power BI

Excel/VBA/Power Query

Python/R/SAS

Data validation

Workflow automation

Robotic process automation

Generative AI tools

JavaScript

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Postgraduate Degree (NQF 7+)

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Excel/Power Query

Job description

Absa Bank is seeking an AI Automation Solution Lead to design, build, and embed scalable automation across Business Banking Risk. You will translate pain points into digital solutions, automate reporting, and advance AI adoption.

Lead data and analytics collaborations, ensure governance, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and data quality. A strategic thinker with strong technical and leadership skills is essential.