Senior Audit Manager: Financial Crime - Exchange Control, Fraud & Regulatory Risk at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• To provide strategic leadership and guidance to teams by providing independent assurance of the control environment to the Nedbank Group Audit Committee and ensuring effective risk management practices are implemented across Nedbank. In addition, to lead and manage strategic and operational relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness, influence, and credibility of Group Internal Audit (GIA). 

Job Responsibilities
The Senior Audit Manager: Financial Crime – Exchange Control, Fraud & Regulatory Risk, in the discharge of his/her duties, shall be accountable for:

• Support the reporting and effectiveness of the governance, risk, and internal control framework to appropriate governing bodies.
• Comply with regulatory and corporate governance expectations of internal audit functions.
• Accountable for the delivery and measurable performance of their respective portfolio including audit execution where required. 
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of specialists. 
• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across GIA and the other lines of defence across the Group to ensure a coordinated approach to risk management.
• Have in place a robust process to follow-up management’s agreed actions to address issues raised by the team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders to support timely and insightful and quality outcomes. 
• Create an environment of teamwork and collaboration that contributes to the success of the wider Group Internal Audit (GIA) goals. 
• Contribute to the development of the audit plan using a risk-based methodology with consideration for current and emerging risks.    

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Certified Internal Auditor , Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Essential Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Risk Management, CIA or other relevant qualifications.

Minimum Experience Level

• 8-10 years of experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. 
• Proven experience in fraud risk, exchange control, regulatory compliance within a banking environment. 

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Accounting standards
• Change management
• Financial Accounting Principles
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Principles of project management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Risk management process and frameworks
• Strategic planning
• Institute of Internal Auditors standards
• Code of Ethics

Behavioural Competencies

• Building Partnerships
• Earning Trust
• Coaching
• Communication
• Driving for Results