Senior manager: Financial Crime Intelligence Unit at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• This role focuses on enhancing the organization’s ability to detect and prevent financial crime through advanced analytics and intelligence-led strategies.
• The successful candidate will develop and test detection models based on financial crime archetypes, conduct in-depth data analysis, and assess emerging threats such as illicit financial flows, terrorist financing, and corruption.
• They will build flexible, data-driven frameworks using customer, transactional, and geospatial data to support early risk detection. Strategically, the role contributes to shaping financial crime intelligence across Africa, collaborating with technology and stakeholders to embed proactive risk management into business processes.
• It also involves producing intelligence products, leading investigations, and ensuring regulatory compliance through continuous improvement.

Job Description

Overview:

• We are seeking a seasoned Financial Crime Intelligence Lead to join our dynamic team and drive intelligence-led strategies across Africa. This pivotal role is designed to enhance our ability to proactively detect and mitigate financial crime risks through advanced analytics, strategic threat assessments, and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed investigations into Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and other financial crime threats, including illicit financial flows, terrorist financing, human trafficking, and corruption.
• Develop and test detection models using customer, transactional, and geospatial data to identify suspicious activity.
• Monitor adverse media and escalate reputational, regulatory, and credit risks to relevant stakeholders.
• Lead intelligence product development and provide strategic guidance to business units.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to embed intelligence-driven outcomes into business processes.
• Partner with Technology & Change teams to deliver next-generation analytics capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal risk frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant B-degree in Law or Risk Management; LL.B is advantageous.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Risk Management, Financial Crime (AML/ABC/Sanctions/IFF), Internal Audit, Governance, or Data Analytics.
• Strong forensic investigation skills and experience in intelligence-led financial crime detection.
• Proven ability to assess complex data, identify trends, and communicate actionable insights.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Law, Military Science and Security (Required)

End Date: November 5, 2025