Digital Forensics and Technology Threat Manager

Absa Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Bank Limited seeks a Digital Forensics and Technology Threat Manager to safeguard digital ecosystems and lead fraud prevention across our digital channels and platforms. This senior role requires strategic oversight, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with Product, Digital, and Technology heads to balance security with customer experience.

Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent cyber governance qualifications and 6–8 years in financial services focusing on

Qualifications

• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent cyber/IT governance qualifications (e.g., GIAC, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CGERT, PMP)
• CFE Certification preferred
• 6–8 years in financial services with specialization in digital forensics, payments, or cyber-enabled fraud
• Strong data analytics and reporting capabilities
• Deep understanding of cyber risk frameworks and IT operations
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Proven leadership and team management experience

Responsibilities

• Fraud Strategy & Execution: Lead fraud prevention and detection strategies across digital and technology platforms.
• Risk & Control Management: Drive fraud risk assessments for new and existing digital products and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate fraud risks and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders across Group functions.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team of fraud and technology professionals.

Skills

Data analytics

Cyber risk

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

BSc Computer Science

GIAC/CISA/CISSP/CISM/CGERT/PMP

Job description

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

Are you passionate about safeguarding digital ecosystems and driving strategic fraud prevention? Absa CIB is seeking a Digital Forensics and Technology Threat Manager to lead the charge in securing our digital platforms and technologies. This pivotal role ensures that all systems are designed and maintained with robust security controls, aligned with regulatory standards and best practices.

Job Description

• Fraud Strategy & Execution: Lead fraud prevention and detection strategies across digital and technology platforms. Collaborate with Product, Digital, and Technology Heads to balance fraud mitigation with customer experience. Monitor and report on fraud trends, emerging risks, and strategy effectiveness.
• Risk & Control Management: Drive fraud risk assessments for new and existing digital products. Ensure compliance with fraud risk frameworks and regulatory requirements. Conduct assurance activities and manage audit findings related to fraud.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate fraud risks and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders. Act as a subject matter expert across Group functions and digital channels. Interface between Fraud Strategy, Operations, and Forensics.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team of fraud and technology professionals. Foster a culture of growth, collaboration, and continuous learning. Manage talent, succession planning, and training initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BSc in Computer Science or equivalent cyber/IT governance qualifications (e.g., GIAC, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CGERT, PMP)
• CFE Certification preferred
• 6–8 years in financial services, with specialization in digital forensics, payments, or cyber-enabled fraud
• Strong data analytics and reporting capabilities
• Deep understanding of cyber risk frameworks and IT operations
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Education Bachelors Degree and Professional Qualifications: Risk Management

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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.

Hiring and Appointment Statement

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.

Company Culture

At Absa, our story is not a single narrative. It’s thousands of individual journeys unfolding across Africa and beyond. From colleagues serving customers in local communities to teams shaping financial solutions across borders, Absa is built on people who bring their lived experiences, ambitions and perspectives into the workplace every day. Whether you’re starting your career, a seasoned leader or somewhere in between, your contribution is seen, valued and connected to something bigger. Our presence across Africa – which spans personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management, and insurance – exists because of the people who show up in their roles with purpose. Across Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, our colleagues are shaping what Absa becomes in each market. Beyond the continent, teams in global offices and a technology hub support and extend the stories that prove that African talent can lead, influence and innovate on the global stage. At Absa, your story matters because progress is driven by human experience, not hierarchy. When people are enabled to bring their whole selves to work, they don’t just build careers. They help shape the future of Africa’s financial services landscape.