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