Senior Manager - Group R&C Region Partner and Trade Compliance at MTN

Responsibilities

The SM: Group R&C Region, Partner and Trade Compliance will work towards the following objectives, as further directed by management:

• Provide Group R&C 2nd line assurance on certain MTN Group subsidiaries, as directed, currently GSSC entities and MTN (Dubai) Ltd.
• Provide Group R&C 2nd line assurance on separation and other mega-projects as directed by management.
•  Provide input to and take lead in parts of the design, implementation, and embedment of a MTN Group wide, adequate and effective Partner and Trade Compliance framework for second line assurance of MTN compliance in the Subject Areas.
• Contribute to, support and manage the PTC function as a Center of Excellence and Advisory office in all Subject Areas where Group Policy is owned by Risk and Compliance.
• Provide input into development of and maintenance of relevant and effective MTN policies in Risk & Compliance owned Subject Areas, such as the existing Group Sanctions and Export Control Policy.
• Provide input into the creation and updates of MTN policies in Subject Areas not owned by R&C.
• Create and maintain Compliance Universe in the Subject Areas, i.e. risk-based mapping the Subject Area external requirements on MTN arising from applicable laws, regulations, MTN commitments made to key Business Partners. 
• Design and execute monitoring and testing against the Compliance Universe.
• Identify potential areas of non-compliance, compliance vulnerability and risk in the Subject Areas, along with corrective and risk mitigating measures. 
• Assist in augmenting an effective PTC training and awareness program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all relevant employees.
• Create and provide training and awareness sessions on Subject Areas for an audience in MTN Group and MTN Group subsidiaries.
• Be instrumental in the operationalization of the Partner and Trade Compliance Framework across MTN Group subsidiaries.
• Record and Report on the roll-out and embedment of Partner and Trade Compliance Framework across MTN Group and MTN Group subsidiaries.
• Provide input into the creation and updates of Playbooks in the Subject Areas owned by Risk and Compliance.
• Manage incoming Business Partner Compliance Questionnaires responses on Subject Areas, collecting input and alignment from non-R&C Policy Owners and collating into formal response to be sent.
• Manage the program in requesting Business Partners to respond to MTN Compliance Questionnaires on Subject Areas, ensuring record keeping and frequency of Questionnaires.
• Perform assessments of Business Partners’ Compliance Programs in Subject Areas, looking at their adequacy and effectiveness. 
• Assist in Sanctions and Export Control assessments of Key Business Areas and Key Projects (Hyperscalers, Cloud based platforms, Hub & Spoke Deliveries, etc).
• Assist in Sanctions and Export Control regulation monitoring, Sanctions and Export Control risk analysis and Sanctions screening.

Key Deliverables

• Implementation of Partner and Trade Compliance Framework that is adequate and effective
• Business Partner Compliance Questionnaires relevant to key Business Partners
• Effective handling of incoming Business Partner Questionnaires Subject Area questions 
• Subject Area Compliance Universe with risk-based mapping of Subject Area obligations
• Monitoring and Testing of Subject Area obligations
• Up to date and documented policies and procedures in Subject Areas owned by R&C PTC
• Established and operational Partner and Trade Compliance monitoring framework
• Increased awareness on Partner and Trade Compliance initiatives and Subject Areas
• Mitigation of Subject Area risks through updated processes and procedures
• Alignment of internal policies and procedures to industry best practices

Role Dependencies

• Active and timely support from GM: Partner and Trade Compliance
• Deep understanding of the MTN business strategy 
• Understanding of the relevant legal environments 
• Timely decision making and reporting 
• Alignment of MTN Group and Group Risk and Compliance initiatives
• Good communication and collaboration with Group Manco and MTN Group subsidiary representatives 

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum 4-year Academic Degree
• Post graduate qualification (MBA/CA/Masters/PhD) will be an advantage
• International certification in Risk Management or Compliance will be an advantage
• Admitted attorney / advocate / auditor will be an advantage
• Fluent in English is a must, and if coupled with French and/or Arabic it is an advantage 

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience or more in areas of specialisation (cf. Subject Areas); with at least 3 years in relevant sector / industry (an understanding of emerging markets is advantageous)
• Working in a medium to large international organization 
• Working across diverse cultures and geographies (advantageous)
• Analytical work with high importance of accuracy 
• Work across diverse cultures and geographies
• Experience working in a medium to large organization