Treasury Control And Governance Analyst

1001 Absa Bank; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Gauteng is seeking a Front Office Risk and Control Analyst. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations and managing risks through effective control environments. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Business or a related field, and three to five years of experience in Compliance or Risk Management. Strong analytical skills and financial markets knowledge are preferred. Join us to contribute to a compliant and resilient organization.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in Compliance or Risk Management.
• Experience in business first line, SLoD, or TLoD defense.
• Strong financial markets knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate control environment and identify risks.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain control environment.
• Prepare quarterly reporting packs for Conduct and Operational Risk.

Skills

Risk Management

Data Analytics

Governance

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Management, or Financial Sciences

Job description

Empowering Africa's tomorrow, together...one story at a time. With over years of rich history and a strong presence as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our organization offers the opportunity to be part of an exciting growth journey, to shape our future, and to contribute to our identity as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

This role ensures that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, and Internal ABSA Policies and Standards. The Front Office Risk and Control Analyst will collaborate with the First Line of Business and other key stakeholders across the three lines of defense to design, develop, implement, and maintain an effective control environment.

Job Description

• Perform duties of a First Line of Defense team, including: Evaluate the control environment by understanding end-to-end processes, identifying inherent process risks, establishing risk tolerance, and determining where controls are needed.
• Ensure controls are appropriately designed, implemented, and weaknesses are remediated.
• Evaluate and evidence the effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring risks are managed and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Define, maintain, advise on, and update policies and standards as needed.
• Understand the Operational Risk Framework, policies, and standards, and how to apply these across functional risk and business operations.
• Partner with the business to complete the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) in line with the Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and Operational Risk Methodology.
• Identify issues, develop action plans, and remediate control gaps and weaknesses.
• Prepare quarterly reporting packs for Conduct and Operational Risk.
• Ensure data quality and accuracy for downstream infrastructure areas.
• Standardize KRI controls across teams and report to senior management.
• Oversee Business Resilience updates and key scenario testing compliance.
• Support governance for Treasury risk and control committees.
• Accountability: Risk and Control Environment; ensure compliance with governance, policies, and procedures.
• Promote a culture of compliance and facilitate escalation of issues.
• Handle ad hoc risk and control remediation for SA & ARO business footprint.
• Implement and oversee the group's risk control framework within the area of responsibility.
• Understand system and process flows, associated risks, and remediation strategies.
• Possess technical proficiency in risk management, governance, and control environments.
• Utilize data analytics for reporting and decision-making.
• Maintain thoroughness and attention to detail in products, systems, processes, and controls.
• Challenge and improve existing processes and controls.
• Apply problem-solving skills to deep dive into issues.
• Be innovative, curious, and adaptable to change initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diplomas in Business, Commerce, Management, or Financial Sciences (Required).

Minimum Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in Compliance or Risk Management.
• Experience in business first line, SLoD, or TLoD defense.
• Recent financial services and analytical data management experience.
• Strong financial markets knowledge and stakeholder relationship management preferred.

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of

• Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups to promote workforce diversity. Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to fill the position as advertised.