Head Of Audit: Compliance And Operational Risk

Absa Group

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 and Conduct Risks
  • Reputation, People, Process Management Risks

Nice-to-have

  • African growth journey
  • Shaping destiny
  • Strongly positioned regional expertise

Key Requirements

  • 12 years of experience in audit and consulting
  • Significant financial services industry experience
  • Honours degree in finance, accounting or Risk Management
  • Experience in key banking regulations
  • Extensive operational risk management experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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