Head of Fraud Controls & Fraud Regulatory Compliance

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Head of Fraud Controls & Fraud Regulatory Compliance – POS26167

Based: Johannesburg

Salary: R1,5k pa

We are seeking a visionary and strategic Head of Fraud Controls & Fraud Regulatory Compliance to lead the first line of defence within a dynamic Fraud Solutions environment. This pivotal role is accountable for the strategic direction, coordination, and oversight of fraud risk management, ensuring absolute adherence to Group Risk policies and global regulatory standards.

As a guardian of institutional integrity, you will independently ensure that robust controls are embedded across people, processes, and systems to mitigate operational risk and safeguard the organization’s reputation.

Requirements:

• Expertise: Deep technical knowledge of Risk Methodology, ERM, and Process Management frameworks within the financial or fraud sectors.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of South African and international regulatory requirements (e.g., POPIA, industry association standards).
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing complex budgets, driving cost efficiencies, and leading high-performance specialized teams.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to navigate and influence senior stakeholder landscapes across various business clusters.

Key Strategic Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute tactical delivery plans aligned with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Fraud Risk Management Standards.
• First Line of Defence: Act as an independent authority to ensure effective controls, preventing regulatory penalties and optimizing process effectiveness.
• Assurance & Governance: Lead the implementation of Business Assurance and Quality Assurance frameworks, including Targeted Management Control Assessments.
• Policy Influence: Partner with Group Fraud and Operational Risk functions to shape and influence the evolution of fraud risk policies.
• Risk Culture: Act as the "eyes and ears" for Fraud Solutions, fostering a positive risk culture through independent challenge and rigorous project governance.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee POPIA compliance, Data Privacy investigations, Disaster Recovery planning, and financial loss reporting within defined Risk Appetite parameters.

How to Apply
If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take your career to the next level, please send your updated CV to .

Use reference: Head of Fraud – POS26167 the subject line of your email.

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