Head Compliance & Anti- Money Laundering at Absa Bank Limited

Job Summary

To develop tactical strategy and delivery plans, formulate associated practice/s and to ensure operational implementation and adaption i.t.o. compliance management methodology, governance and delivery objectives.

Education and Experience Required

• Business Degree with Commerce and/or legal concentration or related field
• Professional qualification /Diploma Level in Compliance a must.
• 7 plus years of compliance experience at senior management level
• 5 years plus in banking and life insurance experience

Knowledge & Skills: (Minimum of 6)

• Deep understanding of the relevant business unit/product house/channel.
• Reasonably understands the legislative and regulatory landscape and requirements imposed by the regulators 
• Able to analyse, interpret and advise on regulation and legislation.
• Engages regulators and industry groups proactively and constructively on compliance and regulatory matters
• Understands the core principles of an effective compliance function.
• Understands and is able to implement Compliance governance.
• Deciding and initiating action:
• Makes prompt, clear decisions which may involve tough choices or considered risks; 
• Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people; 
• Takes initiative, acts with confidence, and works under own direction; 
• Initiates and generates activity
• Persuading and influencing: 
• Makes a strong personal impression on others; 
• Gains clear agreement and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating; 
• Promotes ideas on behalf of self or others;

Closing: 27 July 2022