Analyst - Technical Compliance, Risk and Compliance at MTN Nigeria

Job Identification: 1029
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos State
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Job Schedule: Full time
Reports To: Manager Technical Compliance
Division: Risk and Compliance

Description

• Assess the adequacy of existing technical and non-technical controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements.
• Identify control gaps and recommend compensating controls while also supporting the process owners in the development and implementation.
• Assist in coordinating day-to-day performance and quality monitoring exercises, implementing effective, proactive, quality processes at the operating level that will positively impact quality and enhance customer satisfaction.
• Serve as an effective second line of defense through the operationalization of technology and networks compliance monitoring and testing model.
• Review the existence and operating effectiveness of compliance controls embedded in infrastructure solutions, applications and networks.
• Execute technology compliance review work programs to identify issues and inherent risks.
• Regularly assess the efficiency of IT and Network control systems and recommend effective improvements.
• Evaluate compliance of the company’s network infrastructure with applicable regulatory guidelines and in accordance with the applicable terms of existing regulatory licenses.
• Support the Data Protection Officer (DPO) in embedding privacy and data protection practices.
• Work as part of the larger Compliance & Ethics team to implement compliance initiatives and maturity actions in line with the company-wide risk-based compliance programme and MTN Group requirements.
• Support with activities to create company-wide awareness of regulatory and statutory requirements and the importance of complying with these requirements.
• Produce high-quality reports and analysis with insights on compliance monitoring activities, outcomes and trends.
• Stay abreast of all relevant compliance and regulatory requirements within the Telecommunications and Financial Services industries.

Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in any relevant discipline.
• Certifications in one or more of CISA, CISSP, CISM, ITIL, COBIT 5, etc. is an advantage.
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• 3 - 7 years’ experience which includes:
• Minimum of 3 years of combined IT experience with a broad range of exposure to IT Governance, internal audit, compliance and systems analysis.
• Understanding of the Nigerian Telecommunications industry technology, regulatory framework, business contexts and associated risks.
• Experience reviewing the design of IT solutions and performing in-depth data analysis.
• Experience working in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong and effective business communication (verbal and writing skills)
• Ability to plan and execute numerous complex projects under pressure
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of internal controls.