Fraud Risk Governance Leader: Reporting & Strategy

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

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa seeks a Fraud Risk Governance leader for its Business Banking division. This role involves developing and implementing fraud risk frameworks, ensuring compliance, and guiding business leaders on risk trends. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in fraud risk management and a strong understanding of banking fraud typologies. Strategic leadership capabilities and effective communication with stakeholders are essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a key area of financial security and growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in fraud risk management, governance, risk reporting, or financial crime risk within banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of fraud risk frameworks, governance structures, and fraud typologies within business banking.
• Exposure to fraud analytics, data-driven decision-making, and control automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of the fraud risk governance framework for Business Banking.
• Ensure effective fraud risk oversight, reporting, and strategic alignment.
• Oversee fraud data aggregation, analysis, and reporting to senior management and regulators.

Skills

Commercial Mindset

Strategic Leadership

Technical Expertise

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Influence

Innovation & Change Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Forensics, Statistics or Business Administration

CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)

Job description

A leading financial institution in South Africa seeks a Fraud Risk Governance leader for its Business Banking division. This role involves developing and implementing fraud risk frameworks, ensuring compliance, and guiding business leaders on risk trends. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in fraud risk management and a strong understanding of banking fraud typologies. Strategic leadership capabilities and effective communication with stakeholders are essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a key area of financial security and growth.