General Manager - Risk and Regulatory Fintech CEO's Office at MTN

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Improved MFS risk management
• Improved compliance levels in MFS
•  Optimized processes, new initiatives and improved operations/ways of work 
• Improved corporate citizenship
• Enhanced relationships with Regulators
• Successful implementation of MTN Group & MTNSA transformation initiatives

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Tasks: Indicates those KPA’s that are essential to the position itself. These are normally specific to the incumbent, the job, and the function. Excludes role and leadership / management.

Strategy Implementation

• Implement the MFS Risk & Regulatory strategy that is aligned to business and Group MFS ambitions 
• Provide strategic oversight for Regulatory activities
• Ensure implementation, compliance & adherence to standards, processes & guidelines defined by Group MFS Legal & Regulatory team , as applicable

Regulatory Governance

• Ensure policy, procedures, and guidelines are driven in alignment with OPCO and Group Legal, Risk, and  provide regulatory guidance
• Act as primary contact with regulators, planning and executing successful regulatory agency meetings and engagements
• Lead  company interactions with the relevant governmental bodies, legislatures and the community at large
• Keep abreast of and respond to potential changes driven by the local regulators, industry, marketplace, and/or legal environment and report these back to management to ensure company alignment
• Develop and execute  AML/CTF and Compliance initiatives and programs to comply with the legal, regulatory and licensing requirements
• Ensure MFS business is compliant to all laws of Country, policies, best practice and processes
• Provide advice and guidance to Senior Management regarding the interpretation of legislation

Risk Management

• Ensure Risk and Compliance management policy, framework, methodology, and systems are kept up to date
• Drive a Risk-aware culture in MFS including ensuring relevant staff are adequately informed and trained when necessary 
• Manage the risk exposures that pose either internal or external threats for MFS
• Ensure MFS business is compliant to all laws of Country, policies, best practice and processes

People & Culture Management

• Provide technical, procedural and policy guidance to staff, colleagues , partners and vendors
• Attract, develop and retain appropriate talent. Build talent by identifying and developing new leaders for the respective environment
  • Create and implement personal development plans
  • Define the divisional KPAs and KPIs that will be cascaded down to each area
  • Manage Performance and identify training needs. Coach and guide subordinates
  • Enable and model healthy employee relations and collaborative teamwork
  • Manage diversity, develop, and embed an Employment Equity plan for the business area
• Contribute to building a culture  of continuous evaluation and improvement. Drive a culture of high performance, accountability and consequence management
• Act as an ambassador for the MFS team by living the Brand values and vital behaviours and changing and influencing employees’  behaviour
• Make the environment the best place to work. Foster professionalism, loyalty and commitment to the organization. Build the Company’s brand to be the employer of first choice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 

• Degree in Business Administration /  Risk Management / Bachelor in Finance) or other related discipline 
• An MBA or a Masters qualification in a related field would be advantageous

Experience: 

• Minimum 10 years’ experience including:
• Minimum 5 years of Senior Management Experience
• Minimum 5 years in telecommunications industry
• Work across diverse cultures and geographies
• In depth understanding of Financial Services 
• Thorough knowledge of relevant