International Payments & FX Specialist

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

To provide specialist expertise in cross-border payments, foreign exchange (FX), and exchange control regulations to support a high-impact international payments project.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and enhance international payments and FX solutions
• Provide expertise on FX pricing, spreads, and corridor economics
• Ensure compliance with South African exchange control regulations
• Support project delivery across business, technology, and compliance
• Provide market insights from fintech and remittance sectors

Core Requirements

• 8–12+ years experience in international payments and FX
• Strong understanding of exchange control regulations (SARB)
• Experience in fintech/remittance environments advantageous
• Strong stakeholder, delivery, and problem-solving skills

Education

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

Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised