Fraud Solutions Controls and Governance Analyst

Absa Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in South Africa is seeking a Governance and Fraud Risk Management professional to design and oversee compliance frameworks. You'll ensure adherence to policies and collaborate across departments to enhance the control environment. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields and experience in audit and risk management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years working in a Fraud and Risk Environment.
• Experience in the financial industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and monitor governance frameworks and controls.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and present governance and risk reports to management.

Skills

Risk Management

Governance Frameworks

Data Analytics

Compliance

Audit Procedures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, or Risk Management

Advanced Diploma in Law, Military Science and Security

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

To design, implement, and monitor governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and mitigate operational, financial, and reputational risks within Fraud Solutions.

Job Description

Actively participate in all of the audit phases - planning and scoping (identification of risks and controls), fieldwork (execution of design and operating effectiveness assessments) and reporting (ensure audit observations and planned actions are agreed with management for factual accuracy).

• Ensure that delivery adheres to the Fraud Solutions Assurance Methodology, Absa Governance Framework and quality standards.
• Provide timely feedback to the Head of Fraud Controls and Governance, functional heads, and fraud assurance team members with progress on identified issues and observations raised.
• Support the development and implementation of data analytics driven business-monitoring programmes to support the Fraud Solutions Assurance and Fraud Loss team.
• Develop, implement, and oversee governance policies and procedures.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory standards, internal policies, and industry best practices.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks associated with Fraud Solutions operations and regulatory obligations.
• Lead internal and external audit preparations and implement recommendations.
• Conduct regular reviews and testing of controls to identify weaknesses or gaps.
• Prepare and present regular governance and risk reports to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation related to policies, incidents, and audits.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on governance, controls, and compliance matters.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Risk, Compliance, and Operations, to strengthen the control environment.
• Develop and maintain business continuity and crisis management plans.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree: Business, Commerce , Risk Management or related fields (NQF 7 and above) Experience 3- 5 years working in a Fraud and Risk Environment Experience in the financial industry will be advantageous

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Law, Military Science and Security (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