Seeking a challenging role that leverages my expertise in regulatory compliance, operational risk management, and governance to drive success in a dynamic organization.
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Nonkululeko Mbalu
@nonkululekombalu
Regulatory Compliance, Operational Risk & Governance Management and Executive Assistant professional
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
A seasoned professional with over 16 years of experience in the financial services sector, boasting a consistent track record of excellence, problem-solving focus, and process innovation. I am fervently curious and adept at building and nurturing stakeholder relationships, with a deliberate emphasis on the positive outcomes of collaborative engagement.
As a Regulatory Compliance, Operational Risk, and Governance Management expert, I have a proven ability to lead governance compliance, provide governance, risk, and control management advisory guidance and support, and assist with the embedment of a strong ethics culture. My expertise also extends to operational risk management, people management, and executive support.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to work effectively in various roles, including Head of Governance, Risk, and Secretariat, Chief of Staff/Executive Assistant, and Business Operations Manager, among others. I am confident in my ability to leverage my skills and experience to drive success in any organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
RMCurrent
Head: Governance, Risk and Secretariat
RISE Mzansi
Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months)
I have demonstrated a keen understanding of
operational support and strategic oversight necessary for managing
budgets and teams, coordinating projects, and maintaining effective
communication channels within diverse teams, in addition to
performing important administrative support tasks.
My ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, coupled with my
adeptness in stakeholder management
A(Business Operations Manager
Absa Group Limited: Corporate & Investment Banking (Complian
Jun 2017 - Jun 2020 (3 years)
Managed business operations, including resilience planning, maintenance, OHS Act compliance, reporting, and strategy management, and performed budgeting and finance management.
ACConduct & Reputational Risk Manager (WIMI and Rest of Africa)
Absa Group Limited: Group Compliance
Jan 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year 5 months)
Managed the WIMI & ARO Conduct & Reputational Risk Advisory portfolios, performed group complaints data analysis and reporting, and provided conduct and reputational risk training and advisory services.
AC
Group Compliance PMO Lead Support
Absa Group Limited: Group Compliance
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)
Provided support to the Strategic Direction and Change Execution, and managed project budgeting and stakeholder management.
AC
Governance, Risk, Reporting and ad hoc Compliance Advisory Manager
Absa Group Limited: Retail & Business Banking Compliance
Jul 2011 - Jan 2015 (3 years 6 months)
Provided governance oversight, cluster compliance reporting, and compliance advisory services, and performed compliance risk assessment and assurance services.
AB
Compliance Officer - Business Banking
Absa Bank
Jan 2011 - Jul 2011 (6 months)
Performed compliance officer duties in business banking.
FBDivisional Compliance Manager Personal Banking
First National Bank
May 2007 - Oct 2010 (3 years 5 months)
Managed compliance in personal banking.
FB
Compliance Officer (Credit Compliance BU)
First National Bank
May 2007 - Oct 2010 (3 years 5 months)
Performed compliance officer duties in credit compliance.
IB
Private Client Internal Consultant: Banking Specialization
Investec Bank -Menlyn Branch
Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 (2 years)
Worked as a private client internal consultant in banking specialization.
IB
Middle Office Consultant
Investec Bank -Menlyn Branch
Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 (2 years)
Worked as a middle office consultant.
IB
KYC Consultant (Temp. role)
Investec Bank -Menlyn Branch
Jan 2005 - Jan 2007 (2 years)
Performed KYC consultant duties in a temporary role.
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Skills
Regulatory ComplianceRisk OperationsFinancial ReportingPeople ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementBudget ManagementGmailData AnalysisReportingOperations ManagementStrategy ManagementExecutive AssistantRisk ManagerGovernanceBudgetingOperationsComplianceBanking
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