Chief Fraud Controls & Regulatory Compliance Leader

Edge Executive Search Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 100 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading African bank is seeking a Head of Fraud Controls & Fraud Regulatory Compliance. This senior leadership role involves designing and governing fraud control frameworks, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and embedding a proactive fraud risk culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fraud controls within financial services, a strong ability to influence stakeholders, and hold relevant degrees or certifications. This role is pivotal in safeguarding the organization against financial and reputational risks.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in fraud controls or regulatory compliance.
• Strong expertise in first-line-of-defence with a control-focused orientation.
• Deep understanding of enterprise risk management and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead fraud control and regulatory compliance across Fraud Solutions.
• Design and govern fraud control and quality assurance frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to Group Risk policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage budgets and fraud loss reporting within risk appetite.
• Influence fraud risk policies and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Fraud controls expertise

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related

MBA or relevant certifications

Job description

A leading African bank is seeking a Head of Fraud Controls & Fraud Regulatory Compliance. This senior leadership role involves designing and governing fraud control frameworks, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and embedding a proactive fraud risk culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fraud controls within financial services, a strong ability to influence stakeholders, and hold relevant degrees or certifications. This role is pivotal in safeguarding the organization against financial and reputational risks.