Fraud Risk & Investigations Leader

absa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Senior Fraud Prevention and Investigation Manager to lead detection, prevention and investigations across products and platforms, forming a first line of defence against fraud. The role focuses on risk ownership, governance, and implementing robust controls with data-driven insights.

You will partner with 1LOD-3LOD, embed analytics for proactive fraud response, and uphold the bank's culture and vision while aligning with regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fraud risk ownership and governance.
• Experience developing data-driven fraud risk strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Strong collaboration across 1LOD, 2LOD, and 3LOD with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own AVAF fraud risks and ensure risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation.
• Develop and operationalise a proactive fraud risk strategy with high-quality data sources for detection.
• Drive design and embedment of preventative/detective fraud controls across the value chain.
• Conduct regular fraud risk assessments and track remediation and assurance activities.
• Ensure readiness for independent assurance reviews and deep-dive investigations.

Skills

Fraud risk management

Governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Data analysis

Risk controls

Issue remediation

Controls testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management

Job description

Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Senior Fraud Prevention and Investigation Manager to lead detection, prevention and investigations across products and platforms, forming a first line of defence against fraud. The role focuses on risk ownership, governance, and implementing robust controls with data-driven insights.

You will partner with 1LOD-3LOD, embed analytics for proactive fraud response, and uphold the bank's culture and vision while aligning with regulatory expectations.