Fraud Risk Manager

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Absa Bank Kenya PLC is hiring a Fraud Risk Manager to plan, manage, and monitor forensic activities. The role involves conducting fraud risk assessments, overseeing controls, preparing governance reports, and driving fraud prevention strategies. The position is based in Nairobi.

• Responsible for fraud risk assessments across products and channels.
• Monitor fraud trends and key risk indicators.
• Prepare fraud risk dashboards and management information.
• Support fraud awareness programs for employees and customers.

Description

Fraud Risk Manager Absa Bank Kenya PLC Truly African We are a diversified standalone African financial services group, delivering an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth, investment management and insurance. Absa Group Limited is listed on the JSE and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around 41 000 employees. Absa Group Limited is listed on the JSE and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around 41 000 employees. We own majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, the Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (ABSA Bank in Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia. We also have representative offices in Namibia and Nigeria, as well as insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia. Sector Banking Rate this employer Select rating Give it 1/5 Give it 2/5 Give it 3/5 Give it 4/5 Give it 5/5 Average: 4 (3 votes) Rate Leave this field blank https://www.absabank.co.ke/ Fraud Risk Manager Job Summary To plan, manage and monitor the implementation of forensic activities and processes in order to deliver on approved operational plans in an effective and efficient manner. Selecting this role has a compensation & benefit impact in Kenya. Please contact Reward for details. Job Purpose: Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Absa Policies and Policy Standards. Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role. Responsibilities Fraud Risk Management Conduct fraud risk assessments across products, channels, processes, and systems. Identify fraud vulnerabilities and recommend mitigating controls. Monitor fraud trends, losses, emerging threats, and key risk indicators (KRIs). Ensure fraud risk events are reported, assessed, and managed in line with policy. Risk and Control Oversight Review and challenge the effectiveness of fraud controls across the business. Track remediation of fraud-related findings, risks, and audit issues to closure. Monitor and review fraud detection rules, parameters, and control performance. Support projects and change initiatives through fraud risk reviews and approvals. Governance, Reporting and MI Prepare and submit fraud risk dashboards, management information (MI), and governance reports. Provide insights into fraud trends, control gaps, and risk exposures to management. Support reporting to risk committees, regulators, and other governance forums. Maintain accurate and reliable fraud risk data and metrics. Fraud Strategy and Prevention Support the development and execution of the Fraud Risk Management Strategy. Drive initiatives aimed at reducing fraud losses and strengthening controls. Coordinate fraud awareness programmes for employees and customers. Monitor emerging fraud typologies and industry developments to enhance fraud prevention. Stakeholder Management Partner with Business, Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Risk teams to manage fraud risks. Provide fraud risk advisory support and subject matter expertise. Facilitate fraud, governance, forums and stakeholder engagements. Support regulatory reviews , audits, and assurance activities . Preferred Qualification Bachelor’s Degree, CFE and at least 5 years of experience in Fraud/Risk role in a financial institution Preferred Experience Investigation, Analytics, and project management. Knowledge and Skills Analytics, Communication, stakeholder management, Risk and compliance and knowledge of applicable systems exposure Method of application If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below, https://absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ABSAcareersite/job/Bishops-Gate/Fraud-Risk-Manager_R-15989182-2?utm_source=Jobinkenya Deadline July 25, 2026 Apply Click on the APPLY button to send your application documents: Your application will be sent to the employer immediately (Allowed formats: .doc .pdf .txt .docx) A confirmation email will be sent to you few minutes afterwards You can request any documents archived from our website (ex: a job description, a CV, a cover letter...) Please bear in mind that you should never be requested to pay to get interviews, or to pass extra certifications etc...