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Regulatory Dispute Adjudicator at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors , Higher National Certificate
  • Experience 3 – 5 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • City Johannesburg
  • Job Field Banking 

Regulatory Dispute Adjudicator at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Regulatory Dispute Adjudicator

Job Summary

  • To resolve complaints referred by Ombudsman and Regulators within the banking division by engaging directly with customers and external bodies, applying Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles, and using creative problem-solving to achieve fair outcomes.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external counterparts while ensuring compliance with governance standards and SLA commitments.

Job Description

Education

  • Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., Diploma or Degree in Banking, Compliance, Risk Management, or related field) or equivalent experience in banking complaints resolution and regulatory engagement.

Experience

  • Minimum 3–5 years in complaints resolution, customer service, or regulatory engagement.

Competencies

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Customer-centric mindset with empathy and problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to think creatively under pressure.
  • Collaboration and influencing skills.

Accountability: Legal Risk

  • Engage regularly with Ombudsman and regulator offices to share information, clarify issues, and resolve disputes professionally.
  • Apply internal policies and regulatory guidelines consistently; escalate matters requiring legal interpretation to the designated internal legal resource/Legal.

Accountability: Leadership & Management

  • Manage own caseload to completion, ensuring all complaints are responded to timeously and with quality that embraces fairness.
  • Liaise effectively between customers, business units, Ombudsman, and regulator offices to achieve resolution.
  • Contribute to team objectives and strategy; provide high-quality support to business stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate strong relationship management skills with customers and external bodies.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills and solve complex problems creatively and effectively.
  • Add value in operational discussions and provide insights that improve complaint handling processes.

Accountability: Risk and Control

  • Actively raise the profile of the Customer Care function and embed governance and control requirements in all case handling.
  • Maintain accurate, auditable records for assurance and reporting.
  • Identify risks and escalate appropriately to protect the Bank’s reputation and compliance posture.

Accountability: Teamwork

  • Share knowledge and provide support to complaint resolution teams on TCF principles.
  • Collaborate across teams and geographies to break down silos; provide constructive feedback and openly share expertise.

Accountability: Technical

  • Handle sensitive disputes professionally and confidentially; resolve quickly to limit reputational, regulatory, and financial risk.
  • Engage customers directly (calls/letters) and liaise with Ombudsman/regulators to clarify issues, agree steps, and close out resolutions.
  • Use case management systems effectively; produce regular reports on complaint volumes and resolution trends.

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

End Date: December 19, 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Absa Group Limited (Absa) on absa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

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