Job type: Full-time
Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.
With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
The opportunity exists for a senior and influential Regional Head of Compliance role in a leading pan African bank, to have oversight across our East Africa markets (Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania), supporting the Africa Regional Operations (African Operations outside of South Africa) in the management of compliance risks (regulatory, financial crime, conduct and reputation) across the abovementioned jurisdictions. The role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer, Africa Regional Operations (ARO).
Job Description
The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing and managing compliance programmes and posture within the designated region. This role ensures that the organisation adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, while promoting a culture of integrity and ethical behaviour. The role is also critical in ensuring the organisation’s compliance framework is robust, effective and aligned with its business goals.
As such, the successful candidate will have significant experience in compliance, risk management and regulatory affairs, underpinned by a strong understanding of compliance regulations and frameworks. Additionally, excellent communication, and analytical and problem solving skills, with proven leadership ability in managing teams, is sought.
The role is pivotal in being the link between the region and the Centre, and will support the Country Heads of Compliance in the oversight of compliance risks, and works closely with the Chief Compliance Officer, ARO and country teams to influence and contribute to strategically important regulatory outcomes and policy positions.
As a member of the ARO Compliance Management committee (MANCO), together with other members of the MANCO, the incumbent will provide leadership on the articulation and execution of the Regional business strategy.
If you are armed with the right background, relevant working experience in a matrix structure, superior compliance technical knowledge and strong understanding of Regulatory compliance, we’d be keen to hear from you.
Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)
Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised
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