Managing Executive: Compliance Strategy, Regulatory Relations & Governance at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• The role supports the Group Chief Compliance Officer, and works closely with the Compliance Executive team, to influence and contribute to strategic and  regulatory outcomes, policy positions, governance and reporting. The incumbent will also be able to engage at the highest levels, with stakeholders covering Board members, Regulators, and C-suite executives.

Job Description

• The opportunity exists for a senior and influential Head of Strategy, Governance and Regulatory Relations role in a pan African bank, to support the Group Compliance function and its structures in the developing of strategy, ensuring robust governance frameworks and reporting, overseeing all regulatory relations, and leading compliance for corporate functions. 
• The incumbent will provide leadership in aligning compliance initiatives with  corporate objectives, managing regulatory engagements, and enhancing risk management processes, and will also work closely with senior leadership, risk and compliance teams, regulators and other stakeholders to ensure transparency, accountability, and adherence to evolving regulatory requirements.
• The incumbent will play a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements, internal polices and ethical standards, reporting to the Group Chief Compliance Officer. Leadership experience in a complex corporate environment, working across multiple business units and geographies and solid experience in compliance, risk management, regulatory affairs or governance are critical for consideration. 
• If you are armed with the right background, relevant working experience in a matrix structure, superior compliance/risk technical knowledge and strong understanding of regulatory compliance, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Education

• Postgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)