Senior Compliance Manager: CIB Infrastructure/Support Areas

Absa Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Compliance Officer to enhance compliance policies and procedures. The role involves managing regulatory relationships, fostering a compliance culture, and ensuring adherence to regulations. Join a dynamic team that shapes the compliance landscape and contributes to strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in a compliance advisory role.
• Strong background in developing compliance policies and risk management plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust compliance programme.
• Engage with senior business leaders and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and implement compliance policies and guidance.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Business, Commerce, and Management Studies

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

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Compliance Officer to join our CIB Governance, Risk and Control team. This role is pivotal in supporting the development, implementation, and oversight of compliance policies and control procedures across the CIB Infrastructure portfolios. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a strong compliance culture, managing regulatory relationships, and ensuring adherence to internal and external regulatory requirements.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Oversight

• Develop and implement a robust compliance programme.
• Provide proactive and responsive advisory support on compliance matters.
• Identify and manage regulatory risks proactively.
• Draft, review, and implement compliance policies and guidance.
• Maintain and update compliance risk management plans.
• Interpret regulatory changes and guide business units through implementation.
• Represent Compliance in business meetings and ensure regulatory awareness.
• Review compliance controls and assess bespoke transactions.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness programmes.
• Support reporting to senior management, committees, and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Engage with senior business leaders and both 1st and 2nd lines of defence.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal Compliance teams and business stakeholders.
• Liaise with regulators and participate in industry initiatives.
• Build networks with key industry role players.

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant postgraduate degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in a compliance advisory role.
• Strong background in developing compliance policies, risk management plans, and training programmes.
• Experience in banking and investment product compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory and industry relationships.

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of prudential regulation and market conduct.
• Strong understanding of banking regulations and transactional banking products.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and provide actionable guidance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that plays a critical role in shaping the compliance landscape within a leading financial institution. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help drive a culture of integrity and compliance.

Education

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Business, Commerce, and Management Studies (Required)

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.