Senior Compliance Manager: CIB Infrastructure/Support Areas at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Compliance Officer to join our CIB Governance, Risk and Control team. This role is pivotal in supporting the development, implementation, and oversight of compliance policies and control procedures across the CIB Infrastructure portfolios. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a strong compliance culture, managing regulatory relationships, and ensuring adherence to internal and external regulatory requirements.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Oversight

• Develop and implement a robust compliance programme.
• Provide proactive and responsive advisory support on compliance matters.
• Identify and manage regulatory risks in a forward-looking manner.
• Draft, review, and implement compliance policies and guidance.
• Maintain and update compliance risk management plans.
• Interpret regulatory changes and guide business units through implementation.
• Represent Compliance in business meetings and ensure regulatory awareness.
• Review compliance controls and assess bespoke transactions.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness programmes.
• Support reporting to senior management, committees, and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Engage with senior business leaders and both 1st and 2nd lines of defence.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal Compliance teams and business stakeholders.
• Liaise with regulators and participate in industry initiatives.
• Build networks with key industry role players.

Qualifications & Experience

• A relevant postgraduate degree or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in a compliance advisory role.
• Strong background in developing compliance policies, risk management plans, and training programmes.
• Experience in banking and investment product compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory and industry relationships.

Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of prudential regulation and market conduct.
• Strong understanding of banking regulations and transactional banking products.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and provide actionable guidance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join Us?

• This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that plays a critical role in shaping the compliance landscape within a leading financial institution. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help drive a culture of integrity and compliance.

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)