Senior Specialist: Compliance at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• At Absa Bank, we are committed to building a resilient, responsible, and forward-thinking financial institution. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Compliance Officer to join our Business Banking team.
• This role is critical in ensuring that all compliance activities are executed in full alignment with applicable regulatory requirements, the Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework, and Absa’s internal policies and standards.
• You will play a key role in governance reporting, conduct risk oversight, regulatory engagement, and business enablement.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Governance Reporting

• Prepare and present compliance reports to Business Banking and Group Compliance forums.
• Track regulatory developments, policy compliance, and training outcomes.
• Monitor and report on open compliance issues, remediation progress, and regulatory commitments.

Conduct & Reputational Risk Oversight

• Identify and advise on conduct and reputational risks.
• Act as a key contact for conduct-related matters and embed sound conduct principles in daily operations.
• Engage business units to challenge and refine risk indicators.

Regulatory & Policy Requirements

• Share regulatory updates through newsletters, briefings, and awareness sessions.
• Conduct gap and impact assessments on new regulations and internal policies.
• Support business units in addressing identified compliance gaps.

Training & Awareness

• Deliver training on compliance policies, regulatory obligations, and conduct expectations.
• Assist in developing and executing compliance training plans aligned with business priorities.

Regulatory Advocacy & Industry Engagement

• Coordinate and consolidate business feedback on draft regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory comments through appropriate channels.

Team Coordination & Strategy Support

• Support coordination of team deliverables and track progress against strategic priorities.
• Assist in planning and communication for key initiatives and internal meetings.
• Promote knowledge sharing across the compliance team.

Business Enablement & Advisory

• Provide compliance guidance on business initiatives, processes, and offerings.
• Translate regulatory obligations into actionable business requirements.
• Participate in product reviews and development projects to ensure compliance alignment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and Advanced Diplomas (LLB preferred).
• 5–7 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or governance roles.
• Strong report writing skills for senior governance forums (Board, Exco).
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in regulatory analysis and risk-based advisory.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory content into strategic insights.
• Risk management qualification is an added advantage.

Education

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

End Date: September 24, 2025