Head of Fraud, Forensic & Physical Security

About the role

The Head of Fraud, Forensic & Physical Security will lead Absa Group’s fraud management, forensic investigations and physical security strategy across Kenya. Reporting to senior management, the role is responsible for embedding Group frameworks, overseeing investigations, and reducing fraud and security incidents.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multi‑disciplinary team delivering fraud risk, forensic investigation and physical security outcomes.
• Translate approved fraud, forensic and physical security strategies into operating plans, budgets and performance measures.
• Provide technical direction on fraud typologies, forensic methods, physical security threats and control design.
• Monitor case volumes, loss trends and incident patterns to inform risk‑based decision‑making.
• Present concise updates to management, risk, audit, security and governance forums.
• Maintain relationships with internal partners, law enforcement, regulators and service providers.
• Oversee vendor performance and ensure compliance with standards, policies and Group frameworks.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading fraud risk, forensic investigations and physical security functions in a banking environment.
• Strong people‑management skills with a track record of building high‑performing teams.
• Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and drive performance against targets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with internal and external partners.

Required skills