Governance Risk and Control Manager

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

Job summary

A leading African bank seeks a Compliance Lead to drive its compliance program in the Business Banking division. The role involves governance, training, regulatory assessments, and stakeholder engagement, requiring strong expertise in compliance and risk management. This is a great opportunity to influence regulatory readiness and foster a culture of compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or governance.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory content into strategic insights.
• Experience in engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliance reports and highlight compliance risks.
• Design compliance training and deliver awareness sessions.
• Conduct regulatory assessments and monitor compliance gaps.

Skills

Strong report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Regulatory analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Diplomas (LLB preferred)

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

Are you a compliance professional with a passion for governance, regulatory excellence, and strategic influence? AtAbsa Bank, we’re looking for a dynamicCompliance Leadto drive a robust compliance programme across our Business Banking division.

This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping regulatory readiness, enhancing conduct risk management, and embedding a culture of compliance that supports sustainable business growth.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Governance & Reporting

• Deliver timely, accurate compliance reports to Business Banking and Group Compliance forums.
• Highlight emerging compliance and conduct risks affecting operations or customer outcomes.
• Track and report on regulatory implementation, remediation progress, and key concerns.

2. Training & Awareness

• Design and implement a targeted compliance training plan.
• Deliver training on regulatory obligations, internal policies, and ethical standards.
• Create engaging compliance communications (e.g., newsletters, alerts, FAQs).

3. Regulatory & Policy Gap Assessments

• Conduct proactive assessments of new/amended regulations.
• Perform impact analyses and collaborate on implementation strategies.
• Monitor and support remediation of identified compliance gaps.

4. Regulatory Advocacy & Industry Engagement

• Review draft regulations and provide business-specific input.
• Shape regulatory responses that reflect operational realities and client needs.
• Ensure feedback aligns with compliance feasibility and customer outcomes.

5. Regulatory Commitments & Submissions

• Track and manage regulatory commitments and submissions.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency in all regulatory engagements.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support regulatory readiness and follow-up actions.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s DegreeandAdvanced Diplomas(LLB preferred).
• 5–7 yearsof experience in compliance, risk management, or governance roles.
• Strong report writing skills for senior governance forums (Board, Exco).
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Skilled in translating complex regulatory content into strategic insights.
• Risk management qualification is an added advantage.

Why Absa?

At Absa, we’re committed to building a culture of integrity, innovation, and inclusion. You’ll work with a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a meaningful impact.

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: 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