Senior Compliance Project Manager: Banking Risk and Payments
FNB · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
FNB is looking for a Senior Compliance Project Manager in Johannesburg to lead complex banking projects across risk, compliance and payments. You will manage multiple projects at once, guide cross functional teams and help the bank stay on top of Visa, Mastercard, PASA and SARB regulatory changes. If you have strong project management experience and a background in payments and compliance, this is a great next step in your banking career.
About the role
Join FNB's Risk and Compliance team as a Senior Compliance Project Manager based in Johannesburg. In this role you will coordinate people and processes to drive real business change through structured project delivery.
You will plan projects from start to finish, define scope, goals and deliverables, and manage resources including people, procurement, systems, time and budget. The work happens in a fast changing environment, so you will need to lead project teams across different levels and phases of the project life cycle and SDLC.
- Initiate and manage the planning process for projects, clearly defining scope, goals and objectives
- Develop detailed plans covering tasks, resources, timelines and deliverables
- Manage project resources from initiation through to the end of the project lifecycle
- Lead several projects at the same time while keeping quality, governance and deliverables on track
- Oversee compliance payments programs, conduct risk assessments and monitor acquiring compliance activities
- Advise on Visa, Mastercard, UPI, PASA and SARB regulatory changes
Important application note: Applications will not be accepted on or after 15 November 2026, so please submit your application well before the closing date. You will apply on FNB's official recruitment site.
Requirements
- A CAPM, PMP or any recognised project management certification or qualification
- A minimum of 5 years experience managing medium to complex projects that impact several systems and teams
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years experience working in an agile and waterfall environment
- Experience in compliance and payments is essential
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and time effectively
- Ability to motivate and lead project teams across various levels and project phases
Responsibilities
- Initiate and manage the project planning process, defining scope, goals and objectives
- Develop detailed plans outlining tasks, resources, timelines, deliverables and budget
- Manage project resources from initiation through to the end of the project lifecycle
- Lead and motivate project teams across various levels and phases of the project life cycle and SDLC
- Manage several complex projects at the same time in a constantly changing environment
- Ensure quality, governance and deliverables are adhered to across all projects
- Oversee compliance payments programs and conduct risk assessments and monitoring of acquiring compliance activities
- Advise on Visa, Mastercard, UPI, PASA and SARB regulatory changes
- Ensure the financial institution adheres to all relevant regulations and policies
Job details
- Organisation
- FNB
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Category
- Banking & Insurance
- Posted
- 3 November 2026 (4 days ago)
- Closing date
- 15 November 2026
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This is a senior role at FNB, so take time to show how your project management experience maps directly to compliance and payments work. In your CV and cover letter, highlight the specific projects you have managed, the systems and teams involved, and the regulatory frameworks you have worked with. Mention your CAPM or PMP certification clearly, and if you have hands on experience with Visa, Mastercard, PASA or SARB rules, bring that forward.
Prepare for competency based interview questions about leading teams, managing conflicting priorities and delivering under pressure. FNB values governance and transformation, so be ready to discuss how you keep projects compliant and how you work with diverse teams. Submit your application well before 15 November 2026 on the official FNB careers site.
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