Executive, Fraud Risk and Operations

Absa Group

. Lead Personal and Private Banking (PPB)’s end-to-end fraud risk management and fraud operations agenda.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeJohannesburg • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Fraud Risk Management and Operations, with a focus on digital fraud prevention and the implementation of effective controls. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and engage with regulators and industry forums to drive enterprise-wide fraud governance.

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Fraud Risk ManagementDigital Fraud PreventionRegulatory EngagementData-Driven Decision-MakingProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Fraud OperationsFinancial Crime ManagementFraud Policy ImplementationRisk Mitigation StrategiesAnalytics Tools

Soft Skills

LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder AlignmentAccountabilityDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Anti-Fraud Technologies

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFraud GovernanceFraud Loss ReductionEnterprise MindsetOperational Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Personal and Private Banking (PPB)’s end-to-end fraud risk management and fraud operations agenda.
Establish an integrated, intelligence-led fraud capability that prevents fraud before it happens, detects and disrupts fraud activity in real time.
Provide a single point of accountability for PPB, ensuring seamless translation of fraud policies and strategies into real-time defense mechanisms.
Translate and drive a unified, enterprise-wide fraud risk governance framework within PPB.
Lead fraud-related engagements and reporting at Executive and Board-level governance committees, Regulators and Industry Forums.
Ensure reduction in fraud losses through implementation of robust/effective controls.
Lead industry research on fraud prevention and innovative solutions to protect financial assets and customer data.
Partner with Technology to architect proactive risk mitigation strategies and evaluate anti-fraud technologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years’ experience in Fraud Risk Management / Fraud Operations/Financial Crime and Banking / Financial Services
5–10 years at Senior/Executive Leadership level
Proven track record in Leading large, complex fraud environments
Digital fraud prevention
Regulatory and Industry Engagement
Exposure to data-driven decision-making and analytics tools
Proven track record in process improvement and operational efficiency
Experience working in cross-functional teams across Business, Risk, and Technology
Demonstrate end-to-end accountability for outcomes, not just functional delivery
Operate with enterprise mindset, beyond siloed functions
Enable faster decision-making and reduced escalation layers
Drive alignment across multiple stakeholders and business units

Benefits

Comp & perks

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