Senior Manager - Risk and Compliance.Group Risk and Compliance

At MTN we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life. Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.
As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!
Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.
Our values dubbed, LIVE Y’ello, are the cornerstone of our culture.
Lead with Care
Can-do with Integrity
Collaborate with Agility
Serve with Respect
Act with Inclusion

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Commerce, Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification or professional certification in Compliance, Risk Management or a related field would be advantageous.

Experience:
- 5 years management experience or more in; with at least 3 years in relevant sector / industry /area of specialisation (understanding emerging markets advantageous)
- Demonstrated experience in compliance risk management, frameworks, methodologies, monitoring and second-line oversight.
- Experience in regulatory risk assessment, governance reporting and engagement with senior management.
- Telecommunications or multinational experience would be advantageous.
- Experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments, influencing senior stakeholders, and mobilizing execution across diverse teams
- Experience in continuous improvement through the implementation of best practice
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priority projects and initiatives

Capabilities:
- Strategy Implementer, Decisive Problem Solver, Best Practice Value Creator
- Culture and Change Champion, Guiding People Leader, Relationship Builder
- Results Achiever, Operationally Astute

Functional Competencies:
- Compliance risk management principles, frameworks and methodologies
- Compliance requirements and obligations identification, interpretation and risk assessment
- CRMP development, review and quality assessment
- Risk-based compliance monitoring, thematic reviews and second-line oversight
- Control design, adequacy and effectiveness assessment
- Compliance maturity assessments and capability development
- Regulatory developments, emerging compliance risks and enforcement matters
- Governance processes, risk reporting and management information
- Risk analysis, identification of systemic issues and interpretation of cross-market trends
- Compliance technology, data management and reporting improvement opportunities

Skills:
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities, with the ability to evaluate complex compliance matters and reach well-supported conclusions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation of concise executive reports and governance materials.
- Ability to interpret complex compliance requirements and translate them into practical methodologies, guidance and recommendations.
- Effective stakeholder management, influencing and engagement across senior management, Group functions and market teams.
- Ability to exercise independent professional judgement and provide credible, constructive oversight.
- Strong planning, coordination and project execution capabilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple markets, cultures and business environments.

Behavioural Competencies:
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Sound judgement and decision-making
- Integrity, objectivity and professional independence
- Business acumen and organisational awareness
- Accountability and delivery orientation
- Stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing
- Critical evaluation and problem-solving
- Clear and effective communication
- Adaptability and ability to manage complexity