Head Of Compliance: Enterprise Corporate Functions
Absa
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10-15 years banking regulatory compliance experience
3-5 years senior compliance leadership role
Deep knowledge of banks act fica popia basel frameworks
Absa is seeking a Head of Compliance for its Enterprise Corporate Functions to lead regulatory compliance across key areas such as Risk, Finance, and Technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in banking regulatory compliance and will be responsible for shaping compliance practices and engaging with regulators
Job Summary
This role is accountable for embedding compliance by design across the Group's core enterprise functions including Risk, Finance, and Technology.
The successful candidate will shape how regulatory requirements are designed into enterprise processes, moving the organization toward forward-looking, data-enabled approaches.
The position plays a critical part in protecting Absa's licenses, managing regulatory risk, and strengthening the bank's regulatory posture across South African and Pan-African frameworks.
Matching Summary
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Absa is seeking a Head of Compliance for its Enterprise Corporate Functions to lead regulatory compliance across key areas such as Risk, Finance, and Technology. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in banking regulatory compliance and will be responsible for shaping compliance practices and engaging with regulators.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10-15 years banking regulatory compliance experience
3-5 years senior compliance leadership role
Deep knowledge of Banks Act FICA POPIA Basel frameworks
Experience embedding compliance into enterprise operating models
Strong principles-based regulatory judgement under ambiguity
Nice-to-have
Data literacy and digital fluency in compliance tools
Executive-level influencing and stakeholder engagement capability
Experience with AI as a compliance enabler
Master's degree or LLB qualification preferred
Coaching and development orientation for team building
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, or Risk Management (Master's/LLB preferred)
10-15 years experience in banking regulatory compliance
3-5 years in a senior compliance leadership role
Proven track record acting as SME for major regulatory frameworks