Head Of Audit: Compliance And Operational Risk

Absa Bank Limited

Compliance risk management
Operational risk management
Financial crime risk
The role supports the Audit Executive in defining the risk profile for Compliance Risk (including Financial Crime, Regulatory and Conduct risks) as well as Reputation, People and Process Management risks

Job Summary

  • The role supports the Audit Executive in defining the risk profile for Compliance Risk (including Financial Crime, Regulatory and Conduct risks) as well as Reputation, People and Process Management risks.
  • The incumbent will be required to provide internal audit oversight across the bank’s Compliance, Operational Risk, Human Capital, Group Marketing, and Corporate Affairs Functions.
  • Deliver a view on the effectiveness and adequacy of risk management and controls to the Chief Internal Auditor and executive management, notably through contributions to committee reporting and audit reports, and proposing mitigating actions.

Matching Summary

The role supports the Audit Executive in defining the risk profile for Compliance Risk (including Financial Crime, Regulatory and Conduct risks) as well as Reputation, People and Process Management risks.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Compliance Risk Management
  • Operational Risk Management
  • Financial Crime Risk
  • Regulatory Risk
  • Conduct Risk
  • Reputation Risk Management
  • People and Process Management Risks

Nice-to-have

  • African group context
  • Risk appetite evaluation
  • Risk management systems evaluation
  • Regulatory capital assessment
  • Risk reporting integrity

Key Requirements

  • 12 years of experience in audit and consulting
  • Significant financial services industry experience
  • Deep expertise in Compliance and Operational Risk
  • Strong expertise in banking regulations
  • Extensive experience in operational risk management
  • Thorough knowledge of Basel Framework
  • Proven track record of leading audit teams
  • Honours degree in finance, accounting or Risk Management

Work Rights

Not specified

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