Job Opportunities at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• Provide complex advice and support in facilitating long term strategy development.

Job Description

Business Development:

• Conduct and facilitate strategic and market analytics to drive out customer and business insights.
• Extract key intelligence to present to the Management on a monthly basis to support their strategy definition and tactical change decision making.

Business Strategies and Planning:

• To facilitate and develop targeted segment specific strategies

Research:

• Investigate and embark on a continuous market scanning to identify and stay abreast of market trends and activities to inform opportunities for new or enhanced products and services

Stakeholder Management:

• Develop relationships with business leadership, and ensure that business improvement recommendations are monitored and sustained.

Education

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

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Job Summary

• Minimum 150 Short term insurance FAIS credits, RE5 certificate complete, personal lines CPD and 3 years underwriting experience. Deliver day-to-day knowledge work, in order to execute predefined objectives as per agreed standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Job Description

• Minimum 150 Short term insurance FAIS credits, RE5 certificate complete, personal lines CPD and 3 years underwriting experience. 

Administrative and operations support:

• Provide administrative underwriting and operations support against standard operating procedures

Ad Hoc duties:

• Provide support to customers and team as required to ensure team performance on an ongoing basis

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Fulfil all activities in adherence to relevant control and compliance requirements, and quality standards.

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Job Summary

• We are looking to recruit a suitably experienced/qualified Internal Auditor to join our Data Assurance Audit team.
• The core responsibility of an auditor within Absa is to execute audit assignments in accordance with the Absa Group Internal Audit Charter and Group Audit Plan, and relevant policies, procedures and quality standards across the continent.

Job Description

The core responsibilities of the Data Assurance Auditor are to:

• Execution of scoped work
• Act and deliver in accordance with Internal Audit plans, methodologies, policies and procedures
• Able to adapt to change with an agile working environment
• Adopt and fit into the Absa culture and ways of work

Key Accountabilities:

• Advise Line Managers of any Policy and Procedures to be implemented.
• Monitor the implementation of Mandates in all Business Areas as per the need for that specific area.
• Ensure optimal positioning of Operational Risk within the business by creating awareness and understanding of operational risk among senior management.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of the methodology, by attending training sessions and using knowledge gained during audits, use this proactively in executing audit activities.
• Deliver assigned by the Audit Manager / Head of Audit work to a high quality and in accordance with the requirements of the Quality Assurance scorecard.
• Assist the Audit Manager with planning and execution of Design Effectiveness and Operating Effectives Testing, uniformly applying the methodology and quality standards, focusing the work on key risks, with minimum supervision from the audit manager
• Develop and maintain relationships with key audit contacts on each audit by attending continuous stakeholder meetings. In addition, engage closely with stakeholders during assignments and encourage open discussion and interaction with business on the risks associated in their environment
• Engage proactively with Internal Audit colleagues Absa Internal Audit (AIA) / Absa Internal Audit (BIA) during assignments and request technical assistance where required. Technical assistance may be requested for the review of the risks and controls to be tested, audit working papers and audit report.
• Based on knowledge of business areas, provide guidance to other auditors and peers by sharing best practice so that their work meets and sometimes exceeds quality standards.
• Support the Audit manager in the identification of risks to be tested by participating in planning sessions.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of Absa and the various business areas and use this knowledge to assess risks and controls through identifying, assessing and documenting risks and controls within these processes.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls and document all working papers in Synergy for review by the audit manager.
• Ensure all audit observations and planned actions are factually agreed with management as soon as they arise and increase the speed of report issuance. Provide suggestions to stakeholder management on how they can address the control issues identified.
• Document all working papers in line with methodology requirements. The working papers must be accurate, reflective of work performed and support conclusions drawn.
• Display professional scepticism, raising and discussing contentious observations with management and provide evidence to support all issues identified.
• On an ongoing basis throughout the audit, discuss and agree the factual accuracy of audit observations with the Audit Manager and Head of Audit.
• Provide feedback to the Audit Manager and audit team with progress and observations raised during the audit by communicating honestly, frequently and effectively. Build and maintain good working relationships with fellow auditors.
• Participate fully and be supportive in all audits by providing assistance to the team where required. Be quick to learn and seek opportunities to share this knowledge with colleagues
• Continue to update awareness of risk issues and changes across selected business units from interaction with management and provide feedback to the Audit Manager.
• Assist in the induction of new joiners, mentoring less experienced team members.
• Proactively take on additional tasks as requested by the Head of Audit – which may include managing Issue Assurance and production of team Management Information.
• Perform Issue Assurance testing and documenting of the working papers in accordance with the requirements of the Methodology.
• Improve technical knowledge through self-learning or training including mandatory Continuous Professional Education requirements.
• Share knowledge with AIA colleagues and peers in the business.
• Develop and enhance learning through seeking coaching, training and continual feedback
• Coach new joiners and trainees on how to apply the methodology. In addition, to proactively share knowledge of within the team, leading a session at a team meeting.
• Build knowledge of business and culture in business units for the Retail portfolio as assigned by the Audit Manager
• Knowledge of key regulations, including FIC, KYC and AML, Sanctions, for business areas /locations within remit.
• Acquisition of knowledge of the bank’s governance policies and standards, and data management requirements in execution of the collection, preparation, input, processing, output and storage of data across all business units
• Prepare audit observations and make sure that they are concise, factually accurate and cover all significant issues. The observations must be insightful, address the root causes, and have agreed actions that fully mitigate the risk.
• Assist the Audit Manager where required, in the drafting of the audit report in line with methodology requirements and as per the requirements of the Balanced Scorecard.
• Develop and maintain relationships with accountable management on each audit
• Present effectively at stakeholder meetings and forums (e.g., Risk and Governance forums) to share knowledge and information including methodology, standards, changes and new developments with business stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Support other audit teams in identifying data management risk and/or assessing business unit adherence to the bank’s data management policies & standards.
• Provide oversight over the implementation of data governance policies, standards and processes, data quality and metadata concepts for all the data management disciplines in scope for Absa Africa Group.
• Provide assurance over the application of sound / best practice principles of data governance, and in accordance with data management policies, processes and regulatory requirements.

Education and Experience Required

• B Degree (Auditing, Information Systems/Technology, Commercial, Informatics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Law)
• 3 years technical experience in Data Management or IT Auditing
• Higher Diploma/Certification in Data Management
• Certified Information Systems Auditor
• Certified Internal Auditor
• DAMA DMBOK awareness and experience
  Data Steward Certification
• Knowledge about new and emerging data management techniques or regulations
• Practical financial services industry knowledge
• Experience in risk-based auditing or risk/control activities 

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience in defining, implementation and/or conformance testing of Data Governance Standards, Policies & Procedures
• Audit or other compliance testing experience
• Good database knowledge and understanding
• Practical understanding of relevant regulatory environment
• Proven track record of high performance in previous roles
• Practical experience with - Data Management and Governance

Competencies:

• Deciding and initiating action
• Learning and researching
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
• Relating and networking
• Adapting and responding to change
• Persuading and influencing
• Creating and innovating
• Data Stewardship experience

Experience with at least 1 principal skill and 1 secondary skill from the following:

• Data Governance Drivers (Primary)
• Data Integration (Primary)
• Data Warehousing (Primary)
• Big data and non-relational systems (Secondary)
• Data Migration Tools (Secondary)
• Data Modelling (Secondary)
• Data Analysis (Secondary)

Education

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

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Job Summary

• Provide complex advice and support in the positioning of strategic change operating models and frameworks in a broadly defined business functional strategy; enabling operating model, strategy and value chain formulation and alignment.

Job Description

Stakeholder Management

• Actively promote and manage the collaborative engagement of internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, clients, service providers, business partners and other Absa entities.
• Collaborate with DE, ITO and Business Stakeholders to serve as a primary point of engagement for the data engineering function for any new/change related activities
• Ensure that planning and delivery of initiatives are aligned with the broader vision, architecture and strategy of the organisation
• Develop Hypothesis, Business Cases and Preliminary Documentation to support the approval and initiation of projects within the project portfolio
• Lead delivery of key strategic items
• Lead project teams (Internal and External) on key initiatives
• Ensure change is are effectively transitioned to operations, including hyper-care leadership
• Advise leadership teams on strategy, operating models and roadmaps
• Audit and review use of technologies, with a focus on data, data management, and advanced analytics
• Strategic expertise and support: Provide expertise, support and guidance on complex and key strategic change matters, ensuring alignment with business strategy and deep engagement with buisness stakeholders
• Change frameworks and standards: Ensure the design, implementation and maintenance of strategic change frameworks and standards against global best practice standards

Change Programmes

• Oversee strategic change and efficiency programmes as senior specialist and provide guidance and advice where required

Compliance and Risk Management

• Fulfil all activities in adherence to relevant control and compliance requirements

Governance

• Oversee the fulfilment of all required governance activities, including change tracking and reporting

People

• Proactively attract, recruit, develop, retain, reward & deploy a diverse resource base aligned to an ever evolving tech environment (ahead of demand)
• Build a high performance team environment through self-directed teams by driving performance management & measurement that is aligned with agile working practices (including daily, weekly, etc. sprint routines, regular & honest feedback etc.)
• Accountable for the right people in the right teams to deliver on our tech strategy (always!)
• Leverage coaching techniques in all squad related activity to drive a higher quality design and deployment of technical products and services

Financial & Vendor Management, Risk & Governance

• Carry the ‘one stop shop’ accountability for all risk associated with technical decision making (from ideation to deployment)
• Manage & Apply the organization risk & governance frameworks
• Ensure decisions on infrastructure & product design are aligned to chapter & guild guidelines & are sustainable for the enterprise
• Proactively involve / engage chapter & guild leads in product design & infrastructure decision making, applying an enterprise wide lens to product & service development
• Manage vendor selection processes & take full accountability for all related commercial impact
• Negotiate best fit contracts for the organization at an enterprise level and align decision making to our key business principles of scalability, resilience, captivity etc.
• Deliver on time & on budget (always)

Education

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

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Job Summary

• To provide support to the Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer in ensuring that the strategic imperatives of the function are driven and executed. The role entails drafting of strategic documents, reporting and operational management functions to realise the strategy and its execution for the function.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

Operations Strategy:

• Craft and cascade the functional strategy in alignment with organisational strategy, and ensure resources are in place for its execution.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee the design, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of related operational activities.

Change and programme management:

• Oversee and direct the implementation of change programmes aimed at driving business strategy and improving operational efficiency, galvanizing through people and bringing divergent and complex aspects together. This requires a close working relationship with the Executive: Marketing Operations and Enablement.

Stakeholder Management:

• Strategically promote and manage the collaborative engagement of internal and external stakeholders,

People Management:

• Actively support the Group Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer in coaching, mentoring and managing team members toward driving business strategic objectives.
• Prepare and collate decks for all discussions and reviews.

Governance:

• Ensure the fulfilment of all required governance activities, including tracking and reporting

Business Risk and Compliance Management:

• Support the implementation of, and conformance to, Group Risk and Compliance requirements within the operating environment, in line with set risk appetite

Qualifications, Skills and Experience (Preferred)

• B Degree
• Ability to apply strategic thinking (strategic background) and have solid experience in writing strategic documents
• Analytical (thinking and analysis) – the ability to tell a story with data
• Solid Powerpoint skills
• Galvanise through people and bringing divergent and complex aspects together

Education

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

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Job Summary

• To provide advice and support in practice formulation and associated best practice improvement tactics; enabling the provision of specialist forensic expertise.

Job Description

Stakeholder Management:

• To provide effective and timeous management of all legal and or recovery case referrals/queries by providing sound advices and opinions and drafting proper documents with oversight by Group Litigation.
• Establish and implement recovery process optimisation by reviewing current processes, identifying gaps and recommending action to close these gaps.
• Formulate and implement a stakeholder engagement plan to be reviewed annually to ensure value added service delivery.
• Implementation of a reliable Recovery Threshold that is applicable to SA and RoA Forensics i.e. Top 10 Recoverable Gross Losses and 50% of the Total Value Gross Fraud Losses as a fall back

Process Management:

• Develop a Recovery Strategy to maximise recoveries and minimise losses within the Absa Africa United countries that make up AGL.
• Improving or implementing procedures to improve recovery and or operational processes to make the reporting of financial impact more efficient.
• Establishment of a Recovery Portfolio, through the effective management and tracking of recovery actions of the Top 10 Gross Value Frauds month on month, to minimize losses and maximize recoveries on fraud losses.

People Management:

• Build a support relationship with Investigators and relevant business stakeholders and provide guidance on legal, recovery and financial impact queries.
• Holding a Recovery Steerco with relevant stakeholders to cohesively manage and drive recoveries and obtain monthly updates via the Recovery Tracker and Action Log.
• Meet with key business stakeholders in Africa to gain an understanding of the legislative landscape and leverage on expertise in country.

Financial:

• Present monthly Recovery Dashboard/Deck to Manco and Forensics which focuses on recoveries on the Top 10 Gross Losses MOM.
• Identification of the Top 10 Gross Losses via CIES reporting, the evaluation of the events from a recoveries perspective at a Recovery Meeting by the Recovery Team, and the cohesive management and driving of recovery actions at the Recoveries or Work Group Steerco by updating the Recovery Tracker and Action Log.
• Enhancing financial impact on CIES and providing training when required do so.

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Law, Military Science and Security (Required)