Head Of Compliance: Enterprise Corporate Functions

Absa Bank Limited

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10-15 years banking regulatory compliance experience
Deep knowledge of south african financial legislation
Experience embedding compliance into enterprise operating models
Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Head of Compliance for its Enterprise Corporate Functions to ensure regulatory compliance across key areas including Risk, Finance, and Technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in banking regulatory compliance and a strong understanding of South African financial legislation

Job Summary

  • The role is accountable for embedding compliance by design across Enterprise Corporate Functions to ensure regulatory integrity while enabling scalable operations.
  • The successful candidate will act as a Subject Matter Expert for major frameworks including the Banks Act, FICA, POPIA, and Basel-related regulations.
  • This position requires leading a high-performing team to shift compliance practices from manual oversight to data-enabled, preventative approaches.

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Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Head of Compliance for its Enterprise Corporate Functions to ensure regulatory compliance across key areas including Risk, Finance, and Technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in banking regulatory compliance and a strong understanding of South African financial legislation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10-15 years banking regulatory compliance experience
  • Deep knowledge of South African financial legislation
  • Experience embedding compliance into enterprise operating models

Nice-to-have

  • Data literacy and digital fluency in compliance
  • Strong principles-based regulatory judgement
  • Experience with AI as a compliance enabler

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, or Risk Management (Master's/LLB preferred)
  • 3-5 years in senior compliance leadership role within complex financial services
  • Proven track record engaging credibly with regulators like SARB and FSCA

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