Manager: Ethics, Risk and Compliance

Risk and Compliance

  • Reference number: 003
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Juba
    CES
  • Organisation Name: MTN
  • MTN Level: 3
  • Posted: 27 Jan 2023

Job requirements

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

  • Bachelor’s in business administration, Finance or any related field
  • Masters in Business Administration is an added advantage.
  • ISO 27005 Risk Management Certification

Experience:

  • Minimum 4-6 years relevant experience in a similar role with at least 2 years in a managerial role
  • Experience in Fintech, banking or financial services preferred.
  • Experience in senior Risk Management positions within a multinational Organization
  • Indepth experience in Risk management, Internal audit or similar function working with Internal controls tools.

Functional Knowledge:

  • Risk Management (Knowledge of ISO31000 risk management principles, Knowledge of Corporate regulatory environment, Fintech risk environment, Financial, Technology & Operational risk, Business Continuity Management, ethics management)
  • Compliance (AML/ CTF laws knowledge, Suspicious Transactions Analysis, Risk Scenario Mapping, Process Compliance, Audit Sampling & Analysis)
  • Fraud Management (Fraud Analysis, Fraud Investigation, Financial data analysis, Fraud systems & tools)

 

 

 

 

Job description

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The Manager Ethics, Risk and Compliance is responsible for developing, monitoring and managing an effective Risk and AML/CFT Compliance program across the OpCo. The role is also responsible for leadership in all aspects of risk including the embedding of a risk culture and risk training/awareness at all levels within the Opco. The role leads teams across the below two sub functions:
– AML, Fraud and Compliance
– Risk Management

The role entails working under the guidance of Group GM Risk and Compliance, and maintains regular liaison with Group Fintech Risk & Compliance team
The Manager Ethics, Risk and Compliance reports to FinCo CEO and is supported by Specialists.

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Job description (not limited to)

  •  Implement the Risk management Framework in the OpCo to effectively manage all risk exposures (opportunity, hazard, uncertainty etc.) that pose an internal or external threat (political, economic, financial, market, international) to the business, its people and assets
  • Manage compliance to all applicable laws and regulations and a common set of policies and procedures
  • Build a risk-aware culture in the OpCo by providing ongoing education and raising awareness
  • Manage the OpCo Ethics Management program to ensure that the company conducts business in an ethical and socially responsible manner
  • Manage development and execution of AML/CTF and Compliance initiatives and programs to comply with the legal, regulatory and licensing requirements. Ensure that all AML/CTF incidents are duly recorded and reported, and proactive monitoring is undertaken to prevent any future threats.
  • Undertake interactions with in-country bank/s and business and report on all issues relating to money laundering and terrorist financing; where required, seek assistance from CEO as well as group team.
  • Manage business operations and ensure full adherence to financial process for reconciliation and settlements.
  • Provide recommendations to enhance the company’s Risk and Compliance Management’s roadmap, policy, framework, methodology and system.
  • Undertake and monitor results from periodic business resilience testing to ensure that the business continuity is protected from all external and/or internal disruptions.
  • Additionally, ensure that business continuity and disaster recovery plans are regularly reviewed and updated, such that they cover a wide array of business disruption risks.
  •  Manage identification and resolution of all fraud risks, ensuring that the fraud related incidents are duly recorded and reported. Additionally, support the BankTech product segment with specialized fraud prevention & reporting techniques.
  • Keep up to date on impact of potential changes driven by the local regulators, industry, marketplace, and/or legal environment.
  •  Other tasks and duties, as assigned