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Senior Consultant Payments

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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 SummaryAn exciting opportunity has become available within Payments TRI for a Senior Consultant In this role you will provide an outstanding dedicated and relationship – based client experience to all Wholesale Banking Clients. You will also respond to customer enquiries and provide an in-depth solution-based support. This role includes various aspects of voice, as well as a pro-active approach to supporting the client needs holistically.

Job Description

• Provide superior customer service and support to all Wholesale Banking clients aligned to Coverage segments and portfolios in respect of rendering a consultative support role to their portfolio of clients.
• Efficiently deliver and ensure continuation of service by applying specialist knowledge for problem solving and advice for prevention and continuous improvement to ensure existing process, methods and systems integrity.
• Take a practical step-by-step approach to problem solving and improvement through the application of specialist knowledge and team activity.
• Remain alert and report real or potential risks identified from customer queries and assist with system testing.
• Be familiar with all risk management and compliance processes and procedures relating to Wholesale Products, Services and Solutions.
• Maintain and continuously look for opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge base
• Ability to adapt to fast paced working environment
• Ability to work under pressure

Education and Experience Required

• NQF Level 5/6 : Grade 12/Diploma and/or Degree
• Minimum 4/5 years in an International Banking Payments role
• Understanding of the MT103,MT202,MT202COV,MT910, MT199 SWIFT or ISO equivalent messages and related SWIFT standards.
• Understating of EXCON BOP reporting for international payments (incoming cross boarder payments)
• Clear understanding of the service center support methodology
• Ability to investigate and reconcile Nostro and Vostro accounts

Education

Higher Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Customer Value Management Specialist- SME Segment, Relationship Banking

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 SummaryTo develop and execute segment specific Client Value Propositions as well as to provide advice, support in the formulation and associated improvement of these segment specific Client Value Propositions for Business Banking.

Job Description

• Client Strategy and Solutions: Design, develop and maintain client value propositions for specific segment and subsegments. Translate the segment client strategies into actionable and measurable CVPs. This is to encompass segment strategy and tactics, products and services, sale and service model, pricing customer experience relationship model and rewards.
• Data & Information gathering and research: Identify internal data and information sources and establish information channels and networks (formal and informal) for the purpose of obtaining pertinent data and information which can be meaningfully transformed into value adding customer intelligence. Obtain internal customer data and information – with an emphasis on the customer segmentation and related segment characteristics, dynamics and behavior.
• Analysis and Insights: Analyze and interpret the internal landscape in terms of Absa customer – inclusive of product usage, channel usage, frequency of interactions, geography, customer experience and performance – in order to provide various integrated views and insights of customer to inform CVP’s. Develop an in-depth understanding of customer (within context of the Absa segmentation) needs and wants through external and internal research.
• Segment research: Identify the need and support the implementation of primary research on the segment market. Actively keep up to date with all relevant knowledge, legislation, competitors and developments within the business unit and banking industry that may have an impact on the Business Advantage
• Customer Value Proposition (CVP) Development, Maintenance and Measurement: leverage insights to identify CVP development requirements and establish development initiatives, in conjunction with the relevant business partners. Engage with various Absa stakeholders to develop deep understanding and insight of the performance of existing product and service propositions, identify areas of performance improvement and translate into actionable plans.
• Business Enablement: Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to identify cross-functional business growth opportunities and platforms to communicate Relationship Banking Segments business intent and performance objectives.

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

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Senior Manager: Employee Benefits

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 SummaryThis role is accountable for the execution and operationalisation of the approved Absa Group Pensions and Employee Benefits strategy, policy and related practices and services. This includes tactical design and delivery plans, formulation of associated practice/s and ensuring operational implementation and adoption. The role will also support the effective implementation of technological solutions to enhance/improve employee engagement with their pension and benefit arrangements and strengthen management of these arrangements.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Development and Partnering:

• Specialist advice to the Group’s various operating entities on pensions and employee benefits.
• Lead and/or oversee specific approved pension and benefits projects across the various parts of the Absa landscape as required.
• Ensure effective pension and benefits governance.
• Support local (entity-level) pension and benefit arrangements by providing technical/specialist assistance to local Human Capital teams in specific African and International Operations locations.

Technical Research and delivery of pensions and employee benefits policy:

• Remain abreast of international, African and local International Office pension and benefits developments and trends (including legislative and regulatory change) and review these for the impact for implementation.
• Support Group Reward initiatives that impact on Absa’s pensions and benefits e.g. organisation restructuring, employee benefit improvements.
• Support the delivery of Absa pension and benefits projects e.g. mergers, acquisitions and disposals, plan design changes, operational change.
• Contribute to Absa’s pension communications across the enterprise to ensure that the content is appropriate.
• Respond to complex pension and benefits cases.

Application of employee pensions and employee benefits policy and delivery:

• Be a subject matter expert/technical point of reference for business units, providing technical support/advice to assist their commercial and human capital objectives and pension & benefits education strategy.
• Support due diligence and implementation planning for acquisitions, disposals, out-sourcing, etc. that assists the Group’s commercial negotiations.
• Support and operationalise the management of the relationship with the various Trustee and other internal governance bodies across the Absa pensions and benefits landscape.
• Support the optimisation of the working relationship with third party providers to ensure efficiency and ‘best in class’ practice.
• Enhance pension and benefits education/upskilling.

Business Management:

• Agree and manage service offerings and SLAs with internal customers (agree annually and measure on a monthly basis).

Risk and Compliance:

• Ensure that processes, control requirements and risk management frameworks that have been reviewed and implemented for the area are understood by all members of the team.
• For audit findings that have an impact on the Centre of Expertise, work with the Head of Pensions and Benefits to close out findings and implement required actions.      
• During scheduled audits and management assurance reviews, ensure that all information required by the auditors are provided timeously.
• Support the management of all risk and compliance matters relating to pension and benefits issues, both internally and externally.

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 4 – 5 years direct international employee benefits advisory, management and implementation experience (ideally in more than one industry/environment but preferably including financial services).  This could be either as an internal pensions and benefits specialist, or as a pensions and benefits consultant advising external clients.  The incumbent is able to operate as an independent contributor.
• Experience leading/participating in cross-border projects in delivering pensions and employee benefits solutions.
• Experience working within a large corporate or a reputable pensions/employee benefits consulting/advisory firm preferred.
• Degree in commerce, management, or finance.
• Professional Body Registration (e.g. Actuarial Society, Institute of Chartered Accountants) is not required, but will be an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Stakeholder Management – business-level executive committees, Human Capital Leads, cross-functional teams.
• Cross-functional delivery.
• Strong understanding of Employee Benefits/Pension Funds practices (including technical requirements), legislation, regulation and governance.
• External liaison – Employee Benefits/Pension Funds (regulators, governance structures, third-party suppliers) in all Absa locations.

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

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Senior Legal Counsel: Commercial Legal

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 SummaryResponsible for identifying and managing legal risk for the South African and African business. Key point of contact on a day-to-day basis for the business team, and responsible for providing pro-active legal advice, support and risk management.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Accountability:  Negotiate, draft and review Agreements

• Ensure agreements are drafted as quickly and efficiently as possible while protecting the Bank and mitigating risks.
• Attend to queries as quickly as possible.
• Successful conclusion of agreements, taken into account how certain clauses would impact the Bank’ strategy.
• Consider, comment, negotiate and give advice on commercial agreements and schedules.
• Assist in structuring, negotiating and drafting commercial agreements and schedules relating to standard agreements, technology agreements and related transactions.
• Address all probable risks by seeing to it that they are sufficiently mitigated in the agreements drafted.
• Conduct legal due diligences on transactions.

Accountability:  Advisory and opinions

• Delivering excellent and effective legal advice and service to stakeholders, applying strategic thinking with advice given.
• Ensure technical correctness of agreements drafted by ensuring that the latest legal requirements have been included in the agreement.
• Staying up to date with all relevant laws, case law and regulatory directives and guidance, this is done by doing regular research on legal developments and attending training interventions.
• Ensure that all risks are sufficiently addressed in agreements entered by the Bank, understanding the requirements of business, legal issues and possible business risks and incorporating clauses in the agreements to address such risks and requirements.
• At all times ensure that sufficient legal knowledge has been obtained and updated with latest legal developments to ensure that they are correctly reflected in the agreements drafted.

Accountability:  Management of Legal Risks

• Proactive updating of templates and identification of clauses for continuous improvement. 
• Ensure effective and appropriate verbal and written communication of the legal policies to internal clients.
• Proactive monitoring of compliance of the legal risk control framework.
• Adhere to Absa frameworks, policies and procedures applicable to the role, demonstrating sound judgement and responsible risk management and when required highlight breaches and request dispensations & waivers on a timely basis.
• Report all risk events/incidents/issues immediately upon discovery and escalate significant events/incidents/issues using the defined process for the business area.
• Understand why risk events/incidents/issues happened and identify how to prevent them in future – focusing on fixing root causes and taking ownership of identified actions.

Accountability:  Stakeholder Management

• Build relationships with key senior stakeholders within the legal and business functions across the Bank and become a trusted advisor.
• Timeous, appropriate and collegiate engagement and collaboration with Legal colleagues from other teams, particularly where matters are business facing or are related to another area of expertise (e.g. employment law).
• Timeous and proactive escalation of issues to manager (technical, stakeholder related and where matters have been open for more than 3 months), blocking out contract review time with manager sufficiently in advance so as to avoid urgency and delays.
• Timeous and accurate matters reporting, providing adequate detail and drafted in a manner that can be easily copied into a General Counsel report Explain legal concepts, clauses in agreements and risks to internal clients.
• Provide training that is beneficial / informative to internal clients by way of presentations, such as training on new legislation or recent legal precedents.
• Manage external counsel were applicable.
• Familiarization with the Bank’ internal governance.

Accountability:  General

• Proactive stakeholder management and raising the profile of the team.
• Identify instances where contract automation can be implemented to ensure efficiency.
• Deal leadership – ability and experience in leading large and complex deals.
• Develop and maintain a network with senior stakeholders by encouraging informal interactions and catch-up sessions to achieve good visibility and raise the profile of the team.
• Perform duties in line with the Absa values and uphold Absa’ values in transacting with stakeholders, customers and colleagues.
• Provide more than is required from stakeholders to ensure efficiency and excellence.
• Be an active and accountable member of the team by participating in initiatives and workstreams across the Legal function.
• Timeous conclusion of all mandatory training.
• Coach and mentor junior team members.

Role/Person Specification

Professional/technical experience:

• At least 5-8 years’ PQE in the field of commercial legal.
• Ability to advise at a senior business level and establish credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating outsourcing agreements and/or technology agreements is preferred.

Academic and professional qualifications:

• Appropriate Law degree.
• Admitted attorney in RSA.
• Degree from a leading educational institution with good academic results.

Skills and competencies:

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Very strong interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Well organised and efficient.
• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills.
• Integrity and reliability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial acumen.
• Business awareness, prioritisation of risk and strong commercial focus.
• Ability to manage a large (and often fluid) workload with effective prioritization as well as deliver under pressure and at speed.

EducationBachelor Honours Degree: Law, Military Science and Security (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Head of Pensions and Benefits

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 SummaryThis role is accountable for the overall delivery of Pensions and Employee Benefits strategy, policy and related practices and services for Absa Group Limited. This includes strategy, tactical design and delivery plans, formulation of associated practice/s and ensuring operational implementation and adoption i.t.o. pensions and employee benefit methodology, governance and delivery objectives. The role will also oversee the effective implementation of technological solutions to enhance/improve employee engagement with their pension and benefit arrangements and strengthen management of these arrangements.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Development and Partnering:

• Strategic advice to the Group and its various operating entities on pensions and employee benefits.
• Accountable to manage (or oversee management of) pension and benefits projects across the full Absa landscape as required.
• Support local (entity-level) pension and benefit arrangements by providing expert assistance to local Human Capital teams in specific African and International Operations locations.
• Ensuring effective pensions and benefits governance with internal and external stakeholders and committees.

Technical Research and delivery of pensions and employee benefits policy:

• Anticipate and research international, African and local International Office pension and benefits developments and trends at a high technical level (including legislative and regulatory change) and analyse the impact for implementation, e.g. for projects, change, BAU; Produce technical impact briefings to enable effective response.
• Assist in consulting on and responding to Group Reward initiatives that impact on Absa’s pensions and benefits e.g. organisation restructuring, employee benefit improvements.
• Assist in the delivery of Absa pension and benefits projects e.g. mergers, acquisitions and disposals, plan design changes, operational change.
• Contribute to Absa’s pension communications across the enterprise to ensure that the content is appropriate.
• Respond to Human Capital and, on an exceptional basis, individual complex pension and benefits cases.

Application of employee pensions and employee benefits policy and delivery:

• Be a subject matter expert/technical point of reference for business units, providing technical support/advice to assist their commercial and human capital objectives and pension & benefits education strategy.
• Assist in due diligence and implementation planning for acquisitions, disposals, out-sourcing, etc. that assists the Group’s commercial negotiations.
• Assist to manage the relationship with the various Trustee and other internal governance bodies across the Absa pensions and benefits landscape.
• Advise and assist in the optimisation of the working relationship with third party providers to ensure efficiency and ‘best in class’ practice.
• Enhance pension and benefits education/upskilling.

People Management:

• Lead, coach, direct and motivate the Pensions and Benefits team to ensure high level, consistent quality service delivery. Manage training for the Pensions and Benefits team and employee benefits/pensions champions in all Absa locations.
• Develop a high performing team by embedding formal performance development and informal coaching. Encourage frequent knowledge sharing between team members.
• Determine and analyse development needs for the team and ensure that identified training requirements are budgeted for and executed.
• Establish and maintain a succession plan for the team.

Business Management:

• Contribute to the development of Group’s Reward strategy for the next 2-3 years by providing a view on potential improvements for products or services and an assessment of the existing pensions and benefits suite, and anticipated changes in the external environment.
• Agree targets and take accountability for the overall achievement of performance objectives in the business area in terms of Colleague Engagement, customer experience, cost performance, return on investments, risk, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets including signing off of invoices and quotes within mandate. Escalate out of budgets items to the Managing Executive for approval.
• Analyse effectiveness of processes and systems in use in the Centre of Expertise and make recommendations for improvements.
• Review performance against balanced scorecard components as prescribed by the Executive, discuss gaps and agree action plans to close gaps.
• Benchmark productivity of the department against industry standards and create measures to improve productivity.
• Agree and manage service offerings and SLAs with internal customers (agree annually and measure monthly).

Risk and Compliance:

• Ensure that processes, control requirements and risk management frameworks that have been designed for the area are understood by all members of the team.
• For audit findings that have an impact on the Centre of Expertise, work with the Managing Executive: Reward and Benefits to close out findings and implement required actions.           
• During scheduled audits and management assurance reviews, ensure that all information required by the auditors are provided timeously.
• Complete required compliance attestations.
• Manage all risk and compliance matters relating to pension and benefit issues, both internally and externally.

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 10 years direct international employee benefits strategy formulation, management and implementation experience (ideally in more than one industry/environment, but preferably including financial services).  This could be either as an internal pensions and benefits specialist, or as a pensions and benefits consultant advising external clients.
• Experience of leading cross-border teams in developing pensions and employee benefits solutions.
• Experience of working within a large multi-jurisdictional corporate or as a member of a top-tier pensions/employee benefits consulting/advisory firm preferred.
• Experience of managing pensions and benefits teams and delivery across multiple jurisdictions.
• Degree in actuarial science or accounting (or relevant associated field).
• Professional Body Registration (e.g. Actuarial Society, Institute of Chartered Accountants) is preferred by not required.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Stakeholder Management – Executive Committee, Human Capital Function Leads, cross functional teams.
• Cross-functional delivery.
• Advanced understanding of Employee Benefits/Pension Funds practices (including technical requirements), legislation, regulation and governance.
• External liaison – Employee Benefits/Pension Funds (regulators, governance structures, third-party suppliers) in all Absa locations.

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

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Legal Counsel

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.

My Career Development Portal: Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa. You are possibility.

Job SummaryTo plan, manage and monitor the implementation of legal activities and processes in order to deliver on approved operational plans in an effective and efficient manner.

Job Description

Leadership & Management: Understands and articulate the strategy/goals for the team and broader department | Leadership and Management: Works effectively within time, resource and budget constraints | Commercial: Good understanding of relevant products and services across AGL and assist in structuring, negotiating and drafting legal agreements and documentation | Commercial: Provide tailored, commercial advice as well as recommendations on legality, the lawfulness and enforceability of agreements and documents | Risk and Control: Exercise sound risk judgement based on practice / previous experience and ensures, regulatory & statutory compliance. | Risk and Control: Have a broad understanding of key risks in other areas and partners with others to manage them | Team work: Build strong relationships, especially with other colleagues in Legal and help to develop working structures and best practice guides for use within business | Technical: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of own coverage areas and consider, comment, negotiate and give advice on documents/ agreements for the business

EducationBachelor Honours Degree: Law, Military Science and Security (Required)

Officer: Customer Service (C&B)

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 SummaryThe purpose of the Virtual Distribution Customer Service Consultant is to assist with the following activities:
• To support the retention and re-intermediation processes of a Virtual Advisor and AIFA, by actively referring clients on the Exit campaign where the adviser is no longer with the services of Absa.
• Conclude broker notes on behalf of Virtual Advisers in effort to maintain and retain income for Virtual distribution and to reduce the orphan book.
• Assist and drive the arranging the collection on all drafted wills in Virtual distribution.
• To support and promote the retention of maturing investment policies by reminding and following up with advisers on the re-investment of these funds.
• To assist and support business with new and adhoc initiatives as and when required.

Job Description

The purpose of the Virtual Distribution Customer Service Consultant is to assist with the following activities:

·       To support the retention and re-intermediation processes of a Virtual Advisor and AIFA, by actively referring clients on the Exit campaign where the adviser is no longer with the services of Absa.

·       Conclude broker notes on behalf of Virtual Advisers in effort to maintain and retain income for Virtual distribution and to reduce the orphan book.

·       Assist and drive the arranging the collection on all drafted wills in Virtual distribution.

·       To support and promote the retention of maturing investment policies by reminding and following up with advisers on the re-investment of these funds.

·       To assist and support business with new and adhoc initiatives as and when required.  

EducationFurther Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

Customer Value Management Specialist- Commercial Segment, Relationship Banking

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 SummaryTo develop and execute segment specific Client Value Propositions as well as to provide advice, support in the formulation and associated improvement of these segment specific Client Value Propositions for Business Banking.

Job Description

• Client Strategy and Solutions: Design, develop and maintain client value propositions for specific segment and subsegments. Translate the segment client strategies into actionable and measurable CVPs. This is to encompass segment strategy and tactics, products and services, sale and service model, pricing customer experience relationship model and rewards.
• Data & Information gathering and research: Identify internal data and information sources and establish information channels and networks (formal and informal) for the purpose of obtaining pertinent data and information which can be meaningfully transformed into value adding customer intelligence. Obtain internal customer data and information – with an emphasis on the customer segmentation and related segment characteristics, dynamics and behaviour.
• Analysis and Insights: Analyse and interpret the internal landscape in terms of Absa customer – inclusive of product usage, channel usage, frequency of interactions, geography, customer experience and performance – in order to provide various integrated views and insights of customer to inform CVP’s. Develop an in-depth understanding of customer (within context of the Absa segmentation) needs and wants through external and internal research.
• Segment research: Identify the need and support the implementation of primary research on the segment market. Actively keep up to date with all relevant knowledge, legislation, competitors and developments within the business unit and banking industry that may have an impact on the Business Advantage
• Customer Value Proposition (CVP) Development, Maintenance and Measurement: leverage insights to identify CVP development requirements and establish development initiatives, in conjunction with the relevant business partners. Engage with various Absa stakeholders to develop deep understanding and insight of the performance of existing product and service propositions, identify areas of performance improvement and translate into actionable plans.
• Business Enablement: Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to identify cross-functional business growth opportunities and platforms to communicate Relationship Banking Segments business intent and performance objectives.

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

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Compliance Manager

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.

My Career Development Portal: Wherever you are in your career, we are here for you. Design your future. Discover leading-edge guidance, tools and support to unlock your potential. You are Absa. You are possibility.

Job SummaryThe Compliance officer will work closely with the International Head of Compliance to monitor the compliance framework for the UK. The Compliance Officer will support the adherence to the compliance and conduct risk framework for Absa Securities UK Limited and provide clear and accurate compliance advice and training to the business. Through meaningful management information, the Compliance officer will monitor and analyse compliance conduct and culture

Job Description

This role is suited to a compliance specialist with 7-10 years Compliance experience within Financial Services/Investment Banking/Capital Markets in the UK market. Critical to the success of the role will be:

• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory landscape and requirements imposed by the FCA and ICO and any other relevant regulators.
• Previous engagement with regulators and the ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals will be advantageous.
• Able to analyse, interpret and advise on regulation and legislation.
• Understands the core principles of an effective compliance and risk function.
• Understands and can implement Compliance and Risk governance frameworks.
• Experience in policy setting and implementation.
• Exposure to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), AML systems and AML on-boarding of customers and vendors.

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

Lead: Learning and Talent: CIB

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 SummaryDirect, design and drive the learning, talent development, and succession planning strategy for the pan African Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) business, ensuring that CIB has the right people in the right roles at the right time. Collaborate with business leaders and their management teams, Human Capital Business partnering teams at a product, functional and country level, and Human Capital Centre’s of Expertise to develop initiatives that enhance leadership capabilities, build current and emerging skills, develop sustainable talent pipelines and foster a high-performance learning culture in alignment with CIB’s and Absa Bank’s strategic objectives. Lead a team of Learning and Development and Talent Management specialists.
Post graduate qualification in Human Resources, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field with 10+ years of experience in learning and talent management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a financial services or Corporate and Investment banking environment preferably with multi-national experience and preferably in emerging markets.
Suited to an individual that has demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering talent management and learning and development strategies at scale. A deep understanding of Corporate and Investment Banking operations, the regulatory landscape, and business imperatives; a proven ability to influence and collaborate with C-suite executives and other senior stakeholders and success in leading organisational change and fostering a learning and engaging culture

Job Description

Learning and Development Strategy

 • In alignment with Absa Bank’s Learning and Development strategy develop and execute a comprehensive CIB learning strategy tailored to the strategic priorities of CIB

. • Develop a dynamic skills strategy for CIB to enable a culture of learning that is continuous, amplified and delivered at scale in the flow of work.

 • Collaborate with business, functional and human capital stakeholders to prioritize current and emerging skills requirements, identify skill gaps, and design programmes to develop the skills that CIB requires to deliver its strategy.

• Direct the design and delivery of innovative learning solutions, including leadership development, technical training, and regulatory/compliance training, tailored to CIB-specific needs.

 • Oversee the creation of leadership development programs to cultivate future leaders and strengthen the talent pipeline. • Drive innovation in learning methodologies, leveraging digital learning platforms, experiential learning, and blended approaches to enhance accessibility and engagement

• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements to ensure Talent Development remains relevant and impactful

Talent Management Strategy

• In alignment with Absa Bank’s Talent strategy lead the design and implementation of CIB’s talent management strategy and frameworks to attract, engage, retain, and develop a sustainable and diverse pipeline of talent with the requisite skills and experiences to enable CIB to realize its strategic aspirations.

 • Partner with business and functional leaders and their management teams and Human Capital Business Partners to establish robust succession planning for critical roles, ensuring long-term organizational capability and sustainability.

• Leverage talent assessment processes to identify high-potential employees and craft bespoke development plans.

 • Design and lead initiatives to nurture high-potential talent, preparing them for leadership and other critical roles

. • Oversee succession planning for critical positions to ensure continuity and Organizational resilience.

 • Support CIB’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy by integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into talent practices. Accountability: Performance and Capability Building

• Collaborate with senior leaders to define the skills and competencies required for success in key roles.

• Implement systems to measure and analyze the impact of learning and talent programs on employee performance and business outcomes

. • Ensure alignment between performance management processes and talent development initiatives. Accountability: Stakeholder Collaboration

 • Act as a trusted strategic advisor to senior executives on learning and talent-related matters.

 • Collaborate with Absa Group Learning and Development and Talent and Transition teams in the design and development of Learning and Talent Strategies, Policies, Standards, Practices, Tools and Platforms.

 • Partner with Human Capital teams spanning the value chain, including Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience and Operations, to ensure seamless integration of talent strategies. •

Represent the bank in external forums, showcasing the bank’s commitment to talent and leadership development.

  Governance and Compliance

• Ensure all learning and talent management initiatives comply with relevant regulations, including driving BBBEE skills spend targets in South Africa.

 • Monitor budgets and ensure efficient resource utilization across all programmes, ensuring cost-effective Programme delivery and Return on Investment (ROI).

 Leadership and Budget Management

• Lead and manage a team of learning and development and talent management professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

 • Manage the Learning and Talent budget, ensuring cost-effective delivery of initiatives with measurable ROI.

EducationPostgraduate Degrees and Professional Qualifications: Education, Training and Development (Required)

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised

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