Governance Officer

Absa Bank Limited

Not specified (assumed to be office-based due to lack of remote work mention)
Operational risk management
Control testing and compliance
Risk issue tracking
Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Governance Officer to enhance risk management and internal controls within its Retail Banking division. The role emphasizes compliance, operational risk assessment, and communication with stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. ###

Job Summary

  • The position provides integrated risk management and rigour support to ensure effective internal controls and systems to prevent and detect potential non-compliance across the Bank’s activities.
  • The role supports the Head of Risk and Governance in maintaining a clean control environment through operations and rigour activities, liaising with various functions within Retail Banking and other stakeholders.
  • The Governance Officer drives execution of rigour plans, monitors action plans for audit findings, supports operational risk assessments, and ensures preparedness for external and internal audits.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

Absa Bank Limited is seeking a Governance Officer to enhance risk management and internal controls within its Retail Banking division. The role emphasizes compliance, operational risk assessment, and communication with stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. ###

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operational risk management
  • Control testing and compliance
  • Risk issue tracking
  • Governance and control frameworks
  • Financial controls analysis
  • Communication of risk events

Nice-to-have

  • Fraud awareness readiness
  • Training delivery on compliance and governance
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good analytical skills
  • Team collaboration skills
  • Good computer literacy

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce or Management Studies
  • 1-3 years experience in Bank Operations
  • 1-3 years experience in Risk Management
  • KYC and AML experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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