Internal Audit Manager: Model Risk

Absa Bank Limited

Model risk management frameworks
Model validation activities
Model development practices
You will provide independent assurance and credible challenge over the design, governance, development, validation, implementation, and use of models across the organisation

Job Summary

  • You will provide independent assurance and credible challenge over the design, governance, development, validation, implementation, and use of models across the organisation.
  • You will lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex model risk audits, taking full accountability for audit scoping, planning, execution, and reporting.
  • This position requires deep technical expertise in model risk management frameworks, strong regulatory awareness, and the ability to balance technical rigour with clear, executive‑level communication.

Matching Summary

You will provide independent assurance and credible challenge over the design, governance, development, validation, implementation, and use of models across the organisation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Model Risk Management frameworks
  • Model validation activities
  • Model development practices
  • Regulatory expectations for models
  • SAS, SQL, Python/R proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Influencing senior management
  • Executive-level communication
  • Strengthening audit methodology
  • Mentoring high-performing teams

Key Requirements

  • 5-8 years experience in audit or model risk
  • Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools
  • Track record engaging with senior management

Work Rights

Not specified

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