Digital Forensics and Technology Threat Manager

Absa Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Group in Sandton, South Africa is seeking a Digital Forensics and Technology Threat Manager to lead fraud prevention across digital platforms. You will design and implement security controls, drive risk assessments, and partner with Product, Digital and IT leaders to balance strong fraud protection with customer experience.

The role requires 6–8 years in financial services with expertise in digital forensics or cyber-enabled fraud, and professional qualifications such as

Qualifications

• Lead fraud prevention and detection strategies across digital and technology platforms.
• Ensure compliance with fraud risk frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Manage audit findings related to fraud.
• Lead a high-performing team of fraud/technology professionals.
• Interface between Fraud Strategy, Operations and Forensics.
• Strong data analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Deep understanding of cyber risk frameworks and IT operations.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• 6–8 years in financial services with specialization in digital forensics or cyber-enabled fraud.

Responsibilities

• Fraud Strategy & Execution 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.
• 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.
• Communicate fraud risks and mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders.
• Act as a subject matter expert across Group functions and digital channels.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of fraud and technology professionals.

Skills

Fraud prevention leadership

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Data analytics

Cyber risk frameworks

Education

BSc in Computer Science or equivalent

GIAC / CISA / CISSP / CISM / CGERT / PMP

Tools

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

Your key accountabilities will include the following;

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.

• 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

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 advertised