Digital Forensics & Fraud Risk 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

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