General Manager – Risk and Compliance Sanctions and Export Controls.Group Risk needed at MTN

Responsibilities

The Group R&C Region, Partner and Trade Compliance will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:

Strategic Leadership and Operational Delivery

• Be the subject matter expert on sanctions and embargoes, international export controls, cross-border trade regulations, implementation of relevant export control business processes, and international export compliance.
• Design a Group wide, adequate and effective Partner and Trade Compliance framework for second line assurance of MTN compliance in the subject areas to be operationalised and rolled out to all MTN OpCos. This will be done in accordance with MTN Group Compliance Methodology and includes enabling a Compliance Universe, Compliance Risk Management Plans, Monitoring and Testing of controls.
• Provide assurance that MTN’s key Business Partners as well as MTN itself are operating in accordance with regulations and expectations in the areas of ABC, Conflicts of Interest, Data Privacy, Economic Sanctions, Embargoes, Export Controls, and ESG (Subject Areas);
• Be the Centre of Excellence and Advisory officer to MTN Group Manco and all OpCos in all subject areas owned by Risk and Compliance. Act as cross-functional collaborative coordinator with the functional owners of the other Subject Areas, such as Conflict of Interest, ESG, etc to strive for MTN having a comprehensive best industry practice aligned approach.
• Ensure and follow up on MTN awareness and accountability in subject areas owned by Group R&C by training and awareness sessions, oversight and monitoring.
• Be the subject matter expert on sanctions and embargoes, international export controls, cross-border trade regulations, implementation of relevant export control business processes, and international export compliance.
• Be the focal point in the response to incoming Business Partner Compliance Questionnaires on Subject Areas. As such, represent MTN and coordinate the MTN response to inquiries from MTN Business Partners.
• Create and manage a program in requesting key Business Partners to respond to MTN Compliance Questionnaires on Subject Areas as well as initiate and oversee assessments of Business Partners’ Compliance Programs in Subject Areas, reviewing their adequacy and effectiveness. 
• Perform Sanctions and Export Control advisory Key Business Areas and Key Projects (Hyperscalers, cloud-based platform marketplaces, Hub & Spoke Delivery models, SAS, etc)
• Provide key Sanctions and Export Control regulation monitoring, Sanctions and Export Control risk analysis and Sanctions screening.
• Be an MTN internal service provider of Due Diligence and Background checks of Business Partners and individuals (IAFS investigations and Supplier onboarding excluded).

Key Deliverables

• Partner and Trade Compliance Framework that is adequate and effective
• Group strategy on MTN Sanctions and Export Control position and risk appetite
• Business Partner Compliance Program with Questionnaires and Monitoring Methodology
• Updated and documented policies and procedures in subject areas owned by R&C
• Increased awareness on Partner and Trade Compliance initiatives and subject areas
• Effective handling of incoming Business Partner Questionnaires in subject areas
• Sanctions and Export Control Risk Matrix
• Reporting as required to Group ExCo, Group ERMCO, Group Compliance Steerco, and Group Risk, Compliance and Corporate Governance Committee

Role Dependencies

• Active and timely support from the MTN Policy Owners in Subject Areas
• Deep understanding of the MTN business strategy 
• Understanding of the relevant legal environments 
• Alignment of OpCo and Group risk and compliance initiatives
• Good communication and collaboration with Group Manco Executives and OpCo ExCo members as well as CxO levels in various entities and platform businesses

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum 4-year degree in Law / Audit/ Risk Management
• Masters, MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification (advantageous)
• International certification in Risk Management, Compliance, Ethics, AML, or similar area among the Subject Areas will be an advantage
• Admitted attorney / advocate / auditor will be an advantage
• Fluent in English, if coupled with French and/or Arabic will be an advantage 

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in area of specialisation (cf. Subject Areas); with experience in supervising others
• Minimum 5 years in senior manager role
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies
• Experience working in a medium to large organisation experience working in cross-functional, matrixed environments, influencing senior stakeholders, and mobilizing execution across diverse teams
• Experience in sanctions and export controls and regulatory parameters

Capabilities:

• Strategy Formulator, Decisive Problem Solver, Innovative Value Creator
• Culture and Change Champion, Inspiring People Leader, Relationship Builder
• Results Achiever, Operationally Astute

Functional Competencies:

• Enterprise Risk Management
• Assurance Frameworks
• Trade, Sanctions and Export Controls

Competencies:

• Execution Discipline – Operates with high personal accountability, driving projects through to closure.
• Problem Solving & Prioritisation – Navigates ambiguity and prioritises competing transformation demands with clarity and focus.
• Structured Communication – Communicates progress, risks, and decisions clearly through dashboards, reports, and oral briefings to senior stakeholders.

Apply Before 09/02/2025