Analyst - Technology Compliance and Analytics at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa\'s leading cellular telecommunications company. On May 16, 2001, MTN became the first GSM network to make a call following the globally lauded Nigerian GSM auction conducted by the Nigerian Communications Commission earlier in the year. Thereafter the company launched full commercial operations beginning with Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. MTN paid $285m for one of four GSM licenses in Nigeria in January 2001. To date, in excess of US$1.8 billion has been invested building mobile telecommunications infrastructure in Nigeria. Since launch in August 2001, MTN has steadily deployed its services across Nigeria. It now provides services in 223 cities and towns, more than 10,000 villages and communities and a growing number of highways across the country, spanning the 36 states of the Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Many of these villages and communities are being connected to the world of telecommunications for the first time ever. The company\'s digital microwave transmission backbone, the 3,400 Kilometre Y\'elloBahn was commissioned by President Olusegun Obasanjo in January 2003 and is reputed to be the most extensive digital microwave transmission infrastructure in all of Africa. The Y\'elloBahn has significantly helped to enhance call quality on MTN network.

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.

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.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls
• 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.

Method of Application