Senior Compliance Manager at Ivanhoe Mines

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Risk Management, Business Administration, Accounting, and/or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification or CA(SA)
• Compliance certification (e.g., CISA) or membership with IRMSA.

Minimum advanced skills and knowledge in:

• Minimum 5 - 10 years’ experience in compliance and/or risk management roles with a strong understanding of legal and regulatory framework.
• 5- 10 + years’ experience in compliance and/or enterprise risk management within a multinational environment.
• Experience in the mining industry or a similar operationally complex environment / heavily regulated industry is advantageous.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing compliance and risk frameworks.
• Knowledge and/or experience of the requirements under ISO 37301 compliance management systems
• Knowledge and experience of compliance management software / technology and tools.
• Experience with data protection mechanisms and compliance reporting.
• Proficient in developing metrics for compliance performance assessment.

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 

Process: 

• Develop, implement and maintain group wide compliance policies, procedures and processes in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and generally accepted compliance practices.
• Establish, implement and maintain compliance monitoring programmes and risk management plans across all jurisdictions and Group business units.
• Design and maintain a regulatory universe and compliance framework aligned to the Group risk management framework.
• Conduct on an ongoing basis compliance and risk assessments across business units and departments (Finance, Legal, Mining, Projects, HR, etc.) to identify any compliance gaps and assess control effectiveness.
• Manage and/or conduct internal investigations, implement action plans, and follow-up on compliance and risk-related issues.
• Investigate and resolve compliance issues, reporting findings and recommendations to senior management
• Ensure proper documentation of compliance monitoring and implementation across Group business divisions
• Monitor and report on key risk indicators and control effectiveness.
• Analyze operational incidents, assess root causes, and report on risk trends and mitigation measures.
• Engage in regulatory tracking, compliance training, and stakeholder communications.
• Monitor any changes in applicable laws, regulations and generally accepted compliance standards, adapt/modify risk and compliance policies accordingly to ensure that documentation is current and accessible.
• Utilize data analytics to conduct deep dives and identify inefficiencies and arbitrage opportunities.
• Provide guidance and training to Group officers and employees on compliance requirements and ethical practices
• Promote awareness and training of compliance and risk management best practices.
• Collaborate with legal, company secretarial, risk management, and operational teams to ensure alignment of compliance efforts with Group objectives and goals.
• Administer and monitor internal assessments and insurance risk recommendations.
• Where appropriate, act as a liaison with regulatory agencies, overseeing the organization’s compliance with external audits and reviews ensuring timely and accurate reporting and responding to inquiries.