Regional Head of Compliance, West Africa

1 month ago


Sandton, South Africa Absa Bank Limited Full time

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together one story at a time.
- With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. Job Summary

The opportunity exists for a senior and influential Regional Head of Compliance role in a leading pan African bank, to have oversight across our West Africa markets (Ghana, and Nigeria, including Namibia), supporting the Africa Regional Operations (African Operations outside of South Africa) in the management of compliance risks (regulatory, financial crime, conduct and reputation) across the abovementioned jurisdictions. The role reports to the Chief Compliance Officer, Africa Regional Operations (ARO).

Job Description

The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing and managing compliance programmes and posture within the designated region. This role ensures that the organisation adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, while promoting a culture of integrity and ethical behaviour. The role is also critical in ensuring the organisation’s compliance framework is robust, effective and aligned with its business goals.

The role is pivotal in being the link between the region and the Centre, and will support the Country Heads of Compliance in the oversight of compliance risks, and works closely with the Chief Compliance Officer, ARO and country teams to influence and contribute to strategically important regulatory outcomes and policy positions.

As a member of the ARO Compliance Management committee (MANCO), together with other members of the MANCO, the incumbent will provide leadership on the articulation and execution of the Regional business strategy.

If you are armed with the right background, relevant working experience in a matrix structure, superior compliance technical knowledge and strong understanding of Regulatory compliance, we’d be keen to hear from you.

Education

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (required)
- Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised_



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