Senior Manager, Risk – CRES

Absa Group

Senior Manager in Risk Management within Absa’s Corporate Real Estate Services. Leading risk management oversight and operational risk compliance across functions in South Africa.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeJohannesburg • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure optimal positioning of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework within CRES
Monitor functional performance against risk appetite
Oversee and facilitate the design of processes and procedures needed to implement the ERMF in CRES
Develop, draft, and communicate guidance documents to ensure compliance with policies and standards
Assess compliance and risk in CRES and report to senior management
Monitor overdue Internal Audit findings that pertain to CRES
Design and implement regular risk reporting processes to CRES management
Provide strong leadership and direction
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all key stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent specialising in Audit / Business Management/ Risk Management or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification or higher
8 years’ experience in risk management and/or relevant business sector
Sound operational risk and compliance knowledge
Knowledge of operational processes procedures and control frameworks within the Absa businesses
Understanding of emerging technologies and their risk implications
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Awareness of cultural differences and varying legal/regulatory environments
Experience in implementing risk or compliance frameworks end to end
Audit experience advantageous
Exposure to Operational Risk Governance and Operational Risk and Control Committees

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementcomplianceoperational riskauditprocess designrisk reportingcontrol frameworksemerging technologiesbusiness managementguidance documentation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingstakeholder managementorganizational skillscultural awarenessdirection providingperformance monitoringproblem-solvingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeNQF level 6 qualification