Absa Bank Botswana has an exciting career opportunity for a strategic, high-performing and self-driven individual. We are looking to fill the following role:
\nAbsa Bank Botswana is seeking to appoint an experienced and strategic Compliance Director, to lead the Bank and its subsidiaries\u2019 regulatory compliance, financial crime compliance and conduct governance agenda within a dynamic and highly regulated commercial banking environment.
\nReporting to the Managing Director with functional accountability to the Board Compliance Committee, the successful candidate will provide independent oversight and strategic leadership of the Bank\u2019s Compliance Function, ensuring adherence to applicable banking regulations, prudential standards, AML\/CFT obligations and governance requirements in Botswana.
\nThe role requires a commercially astute executive capable of balancing regulatory expectations with business strategy, digital transformation, customer experience and operational resilience.<\/p>\n
Job Summary
\nKey Responsibilities
\nRequirements
\nHow to Apply<\/p>\n
Job Summary<\/p>\n
Type: full-time
\nLocation: Gaborone
\nCategory: Compliance
\nClosing Date: 2026-06-04<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Lead and maintain an enterprise-wide regulatory compliance framework aligned to Botswana banking regulations and international best practice.
\nEnsure compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory requirements, prudential requirements, directives and regulatory standards.
\nProvide strategic compliance advisory support to Executive Management, Board Committees and business units.
\nDrive a strong culture of ethical conduct, accountability and regulatory compliance across the Bank.
\nMaintain effective governance structures, policies and compliance standards.
\nLead the Bank\u2019s Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing (AML\/CFT\/CPF) programme.
\nOversee KYC, customer due diligence, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting processes.
\nLead financial crime investigations, regulatory escalations and remediation activities.
\nMonitor emerging financial crime threats and recommend appropriate control enhancements.
\nDevelop and execute a risk-based compliance monitoring and assurance programme.
\nEnsure effective implementation of the Compliance Risk Management (CRMP).
\nConduct compliance risk assessments across business operations, products and channels.
\nIdentify, assess and escalate material compliance and conduct risks.
\nMonitor regulatory breaches, incidents and corrective action plans.
\nEnsure compliance risks are integrated into enterprise risk management processes.
\nServe as the primary liaison with regulators, supervisory authorities and relevant industry bodies.
\nCoordinate regulatory inspections, reviews and supervisory engagements.
\nManage regulatory reporting obligations and ensure timely submissions.
\nMaintain constructive and transparent relationships with regulatory stakeholders.
\nProvide compliance oversight on strategic initiatives and new product development.
\nSupport implementation of regulatory change management initiatives.
\nAdvise on implications of evolving local and international regulatory developments.
\nCollaborate with business and control functions to enable sustainable growth within risk appetite.
\nOversee management of conduct risk, regulatory complaints and customer protection obligations.
\nPromote fair customer outcomes and responsible banking practices.
\nStrengthen compliance culture and ethical standards across the organisation.
\nLead, mentor and develop a high-performing Compliance team.
\nBuild organisational compliance capability through awareness and training programmes.
\nFoster strong collaboration across Business functions<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, Accounting, Economics or related field.
\nPostgraduate qualification in Compliance, Risk Management, Business Administration or related discipline will be an added advantage.
\nProfessional certifications such as CAMS, CFE or recognised Compliance qualifications preferred.
\nMinimum of 10 years\u2019 experience within banking compliance, financial crime compliance, risk management or regulatory supervision.
\nAt least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a commercial banking environment.
\nStrong knowledge of Botswana banking laws, AML\/CFT frameworks and prudential standards.
\nDemonstrated experience engaging regulators and Board Committees.
\nExperience within a Tier 1 or complex financial institution will be highly advantageous.
\nStrategic leadership and executive presence
\nStrong regulatory and commercial acumen
\nGovernance and risk management expertise
\nExcellent stakeholder management capability
\nStrong analytical and decision-making skills
\nHigh ethical standards and integrity
\nExcellent communication and influencing capability
\nAbility to operate effectively in a dynamic regulatory and operating environment<\/p>\n
How to Apply
\nTo view the full job profiles and to apply follow the link:www.absa.africa\/absaafrica\/careers\/
\nSteps to follow:<\/p>\n
The screen will display Absa Africa Group page click on View Opportunities.
\nSelect Botswana as a Location
\nAll positions advertised in Botswana will appear; pick on the roles you want to apply for and submit application.<\/p>\n
Please note that we do not accept hard copies of applications and only short-listed candidates will be responded to.
\nClosing date: 4 June 2026
\nAbout the CompanyAbsa Bank Botswana Limited, formerly known as Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited, is a commercial bank in Botswana, licensed by the Bank of Botswana, the country’s central bank and national banking regulator.Website: https:\/\/www.absa.co.bw\/personal\/View all jobs at this company \u2192<\/p>\n
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