Senior Audit Manager: Financial Crime - Exchange Control, Fraud & Regulatory Risk

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

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to provide strategic leadership and assurance of the control environment. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience, with proven expertise in fraud risk and regulatory compliance. This role involves leading a team and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective risk management practices are in place.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in fraud risk, exchange control, regulatory compliance within a banking environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the reporting and effectiveness of the governance, risk, and internal control framework.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of specialists.
• Collaborate across GIA for coordinated risk management.

Skills

Fraud risk management

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Communication

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or Finance

Job description

Overview

Senior Audit Manager: Financial Crime – Exchange Control, Fraud & Regulatory Risk

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Date: 20 Sept 2025

Reference: 141636

REQ 141636 Thembi Mtshali

Job Family

• Risk, Audit and Compliance
• Auditing
• Manage Managers

Purpose of GIA

The purpose of GIA is to provide independent, objective assurance to the Nedbank Group Limited Board of Directors via the Group Audit Committee that the governance processes, management of risk and systems of internal control are adequate and effective to mitigate the risks (in line with GIA Internal Audit Methodology), both current and emerging, that threaten the achievement of the Group’s strategy and key objectives, and in so doing help improve the internal control and risk culture of the Group.

GIA receives its authority from the Group Audit Committee (GAC), which is a committee of the Board of Nedbank Group Limited established to, among other things, review the work of Internal Audit of Nedbank Group Limited and its subsidiaries (the "Group").

Job Purpose

To provide strategic leadership and guidance to teams by providing independent assurance of the control environment to the Nedbank Group Audit Committee and ensuring effective risk management practices are implemented across Nedbank. In addition, to lead and manage strategic and operational relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness, influence, and credibility of Group Internal Audit (GIA).

Job Responsibilities

• Support the reporting and effectiveness of the governance, risk, and internal control framework to appropriate governing bodies.
• Comply with regulatory and corporate governance expectations of internal audit functions.
• Accountable for the delivery and measurable performance of their respective portfolio including audit execution where required.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of specialists.
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across GIA and the other lines of defence across the Group to ensure a coordinated approach to risk management.
• Have in place a robust process to follow-up management’s agreed actions to address issues raised by the team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to support timely and insightful and quality outcomes.
• Create an environment of teamwork and collaboration that contributes to the success of the wider Group Internal Audit (GIA) goals.
• Contribute to the development of the audit plan using a risk-based methodology with consideration for current and emerging risks.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

Certified Internal Auditor, Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Essential Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Risk Management, CIA or other relevant qualifications.

Minimum Experience Level

• 8-10 years of experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience in fraud risk, exchange control, regulatory compliance within a banking environment.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Accounting standards
• Change management
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Risk management process and frameworks
• Strategic planning
• Institute of Internal Auditors standards
• Code of Ethics
• Building Partnerships
• Earning Trust
• Coaching
• Communication
• Driving for Results

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