Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, January 29, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Manager Regulatory & Corporate Affairs reports to Head Legal & Regulatory Affairs and is supported by a specialist. The role maintains liaison with Group Fintech Legal & Regulatory team ,MTN Group Legal, Regulatory & Corporate Affairs team and GSM Opco Legal & Regulatory Team as and when required

Main Job Functions:
• Strategy Development and Implementation
• Abide by the strategy cascaded by functional lead and assist in the creation of the sub-functional strategy
• Ensure effective implementation of the functional strategy
• Assist in review of the sub-functional strategy and roadmap, to ensure its alignment with the changing dynamics of the internal and external ecosystem
• Staff Leadership and Management
• Source, induct and manage talent in accordance with legislative guidelines and directives from the Head Legal & Regulatory Affairs
• Continually develop a culture of strong collaboration and effective team working
• Ensure open communication channels with staff and implement change management interventions when required, and under supervision from the Head Legal & Regulatory Affairs
• Provide definition of roles, responsibilities, individual goals and performance objectives for the team
• Set KPIs and provide regular performance feedback through a well-defined and implemented performance review program
• Assist in the development and implementation of a training plan in order to build and develop skills within the team
• Performance manage resources in accordance with HR policy and legislation where necessary
• Promote a ‘Fintech centric’ and ‘partnership approach’ to develop strong relationships with other working groups and ensure adherence to Group governance
• Governance
• Strategic Meetings
• Participate in strategic meetings
• Support function wide transformation initiatives. Elicit inputs from relevant parties, when required
• Implement adequate risk mitigation and controls, with directions from the Head Legal & Regulatory Affairs
• Perform evaluation baseline of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs
• Manage approval process from Head Legal & Regulatory Affairs on new initiatives
• Work with approved budget for internal projects, under direction from the Head Legal & Regulatory Affairs. Where required, also provide input
• Facilitate preparation of proposal on change initiatives SLA, policies and procedures
• Escalations
• Escalate issues that will result in severe time, scope, productivity, and cost or resource impact to Head Legal & Regulatory Affairs
• Manage and provide solutions to escalations that have multiple processes / functions impact on critical path of service delivery, keeping Head Legal & Regulatory Affairs apprised of the same
• Function Tactical
• Provide inputs, when required, and execute all projects initiated in the function
• Assist in establishing objectives, targets and budgets for the function
• Identify and document key risks, issues and dependencies and set mitigation actions, with guidance from the Head Legal & Regulatory Affairs
• Prepare documentation for sign-off / making decisions regarding tactical changes; apprise Head Legal & Regulatory Affairs of changes made without approval
• Performance
• Monitor performance and alignment with OpCo as well as group strategy
• SLA approval and exception performance review
• Reporting
• Report on a daily basis to the Head Legal & Regulatory Affairs relating to progress made within the function and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organisation
• Report on an ad hoc basis on specific projects, as required
• Budgets
• Manage function’s budgets in line with business objectives
• Manage project initiative budgets in line with business objectives
• Ensure that the cost of operations are reduced, in line with a least cost operating strategy stemming from the business drivers
• Operational Delivery
• Sub-Functional Leadership:
• As the sub-functional leader of the Regulatory & Corporate Affairs vertical, the role is accountable to:
• Align the results of the vertical, collectively and as individual work areas in the OpCo, ensuring that the Group guidelines are duly complied with
• Measure the impact and benefit of the sub-function to OpCo and report the true-value metrics. Drive continuous improvement across all verticals
• Delivery Leadership:
• As the delivery leader of the Regulatory & Affairs vertical, the role is accountable for the following work area outcomes:
• Strategy & Analytics, Budgeting, Data and Reporting
• Implement and execute policies, procedures and guidelines cascaded by the functional lead and ensure the team complies with the same
• Implement regulatory strategy for all regulatory related submissions, license compliance and product approvals (in alignment with Group ManCo where applicable)
• Comply with the set governance mechanisms, under supervision from the functional lead and ensure team does the same
• Cascade the Group Fintech budget, analytics and reporting framework in the sub-function, under direction from the Head Ethics, Risk & compliance
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of regulatory & corporate affairs strategies and propose and offer suggestions for improvements
• Regulatory & Corporate Affairs Operations
• Monitor consistent compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Ensure implementation, compliance & adherence to standards, processes & guidelines defined by Group Fintech Legal & Regulatory team ,MTN Group Legal, team as applicable
• Provide counsel, training and interpretation of laws corresponding to regulatory policy directives
• Serve as secondary contact with regulators, planning and executing successful regulatory agency meetings and engagements
• Assist Head Legal & Regulatory affairs in setting strategy for all regulatory submissions, license compliance and product approvals, inclusive manage the preparation, review and completion of documents for regulatory submission
• Periodically report to management status of regulatory compliance of the OpCo
• Build and leverage network in the external regulatory environment
• Provide input in Company strategies for ensuring future compliance and mitigation of risk i.e. Material legislations, fines and reporting requirements for various regulators like banks UCC, FIA etc
• Provide legal support into Regulatory policies/regulations, legislative framework and future impact of new Regulatory policies and legislation – with a specific focus on compliance
• Closely monitor the impact of potential changes driven by the local regulators, industry, marketplace, and/or legal environment and report these back to Head to ensure company alignment
• Be upto date on all relevant compliance and regulatory requirements within the local Telecommunications and Mobile Financial Services Industry and ensure the company complies
• Ensure training to all staff on legislative requirements and appropriate compliance methodologies
• Supervise production of monthly Regulatory requirements and Compliance reports for Management
• Oversee analysis of government regulatory environment to craft and effectively deliver a coordinated advocacy strategy and catalyze sustainable growth for the business
• Monitor potential regulatory threats and business opportunities, develop mitigation or enhancement strategies and policy positions, and coordinate external advocacy and outreach programs and key initiatives
• Monitor policy and regulation movement on issues related to key topics to advise on actions or necessary reactionary preparations
• Facilitate compliance with the license and regulatory obligations that may be promulgated within the financial sector and banking industry from time-to-time
• Work collaboratively and transparently with the business units to ensure alignment between public policy goals and core business objectives
• Advance the company’s policy positions directly and through industry associations
• Coordinate and draft responses to public consultation papers, position papers and talking points for company representatives in conferences, panels, round tables, etc.
• Lead all corporate affairs and public relations activities, ensuring that key messages are appropriately shared in public
• Strengthen OpCo brand value and reputation by liaising with external parties
• Where required, escalate unsolvable issues to Head Legal & Regulatory Affairs in a timeous manner
• Other tasks and duties, as assigned
• Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
• Accountable for the morale, performance, and development of the function’s human capital
• Cascade and socialize work structure processes to enable adoption by the team
• Coach and mentor direct reports
• Ensure assigned team is led, motivated, and rewarded to achieve KPA’s
• Ensure that coaching / mentoring programs and personal development plans are in place for all staff members
• Ensure effective management of diversity among personnel in the function
• Identify staff training and development needs and implement necessary actions, in collaboration with HR
• Motivate and manage individuals to perform at the highest level, especially in terms of delivery and meeting target deadlines
• Possess the authority, presence, and integrity to command respect from colleagues and from external contacts
• Provide career development for direct reports (counselling, coaching, identifying key performance areas, career planning, and goal setting), in collaboration with HR

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)
• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (Honours) from a recognised University
• Master of Law, Master’s in Business Administration, or relevant Master’s degree is advantageous
• Experience:
• A minimum of 4 to 6 years’ total experience in a similar position with at least 2 years in a managerial role
• Experience in Fintech, banking or Telecom is preferred
• Experience in regulatory affairs management within the financial sector or banking industry
• Knowledge of Commercial, Corporate and Regulatory Law
• Understanding of FinTech, banking, microfinance, and payment businesses
• Proficient knowledge of the regulatory and compliance environments
• Knowledge of local and global political, regulatory, and general economic conditions
• Experience working in a global/multinational enterprise with a good understanding emerging markets is preferred

Competencies:
• Functional Knowledge:
• Regulatory & Public Policy (Economic, Consumer & Service Regulation, Privacy & Information Regulation, MFS Regulation, Technical Regulation, Government Relations & Stakeholder Management , Regulatory & Public Policy Research & Impact Analysis, Regulatory Risk Management)
• Corporate Affairs (Corporate Affairs Management, ESG Reporting & Management, External Communication, Public & Media Relations, Social Media Management, Corporate Social Investment, Digital Human Rights, Reputation Monitoring & Management, Events & Sponsorships)
• Stakeholder management
• Relationship management


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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