Vice President, Compliance

Telenor Group; Oslo; Remote; NOK 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Telenor Group is seeking an experienced Vice President of Compliance to lead a team of Compliance Officers across Norwegian entities. You will advise management, support the Chief Compliance Officer, and shape compliance across the business with data-driven monitoring and policy implementation.

Role requires extensive governance, risk, and investigations experience, with strong leadership and English proficiency; Norwegian skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 10-15 years of experience in governance, compliance, internal control or risk management, including senior roles in complex international organisations.
• Proven experience designing, implementing and operating compliance management systems across multiple entities.
• Strong leadership experience, with a track record of building capability, alignment and professional standards across teams or professional communities.
• Experience with policy management, enterprise risk assessments, Board reporting and handling of high-risk compliance matters or investigations.
• Ability to build trust with senior leaders and Boards, provide constructive challenge and navigate complex matrix organisations.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business actions.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Norwegian language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance reporting and provide risk insights to entity management and Boards, while supporting Group-wide oversight through data-driven monitoring and digital tools.
• Ensure consistent implementation of the Telenor Compliance Programme and Group policy requirements across the entities within your area of responsibility.
• Advise management and employees on compliance matters, including anti-corruption and third-party risk management.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of Compliance Officers, fostering accountability, collaboration and professional excellence.
• Strengthen the Compliance Community by setting direction, enabling knowledge sharing and establishing effective ways of working.
• Lead or coordinate compliance concerns, investigations and remedial actions in close collaboration with relevant functions.
• Act as Compliance Officer for selected Norwegian entities and ensure timely escalation of relevant matters.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Compliance management

Risk management

Policy management

Board reporting

Anti-corruption

Third-party risk

Data-driven monitoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Professional certifications in compliance/risk/audit

Job description

At Telenor, we connect people to what matters most and help build a safer and smarter tomorrow. Trust is fundamental to how we do business. Compliance plays a vital role in helping us make responsible decisions, manage risk and create long-term value for our customers, partners, shareholders and society.

We are looking for an experienced and collaborative Vice President, Compliance to lead a team of Compliance Officers serving selected Norwegian entities and help strengthen how compliance is embedded across our business.

In this role, you will advise local management teams, support the Chief Compliance Officer with operational oversight and risk insight, and contribute to the continued development of Telenor's Compliance Community. You will combine strategic leadership with hands-on engagement across reporting, policy implementation, digitalisation, monitoring and case management.

This is an opportunity to shape the future direction of compliance in Telenor, strengthening our ability to manage risk, support responsible business practices and build trust across the Group.

Key responsibilities

Lead compliance reporting and provide risk insights to entity management and Boards, while supporting Group-wide oversight through data-driven monitoring and digital tools.

Ensure consistent implementation of the Telenor Compliance Programme and Group policy requirements across the entities within your area of responsibility.

Advise management and employees on compliance matters, including anti-corruption and third-party risk management.

Lead and develop a high-performing team of Compliance Officers, fostering accountability, collaboration and professional excellence.

Strengthen the Compliance Community by setting direction, enabling knowledge sharing and establishing effective ways of working.

Lead or coordinate compliance concerns, investigations and remedial actions in close collaboration with relevant functions.

Act as Compliance Officer for selected Norwegian entities and ensure timely escalation of relevant matters.

Preferred qualifications and experience

Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field. Professional certifications within compliance, risk or audit are an advantage, as is international experience.

10-15 years of experience in governance, compliance, internal control or risk management, including senior roles in complex international organisations.

Proven experience designing, implementing and operating compliance management systems across multiple entities.

Strong leadership experience, with a track record of building capability, alignment and professional standards across teams or professional communities.

Experience with policy management, enterprise risk assessments, Board reporting and the handling of high-risk compliance matters or investigations.

Ability to build trust with senior leaders and Boards, provide constructive challenge and navigate complex matrix organisations.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business actions.

Excellent written and spoken English. Norwegian language skills are an advantage.

Who we are looking for

You are a trusted and credible leader with high integrity, sound judgement and the confidence to challenge when needed. You combine a pragmatic and business-oriented approach with a strong understanding of risk and governance. You create trust across teams and cultures, build alignment through collaboration and remain calm and focused when handling sensitive matters.

What we offer

As Vice President Compliance Officers, you will play an important role in strengthening compliance across the business. You will work closely with management teams, Boards, Group functions and colleagues across the Compliance Community.

At Telenor, you will work with colleagues across markets, functions and cultures to strengthen responsible business practices and create lasting impact. You will have the opportunity to influence how compliance evolves in a digital and data-driven environment while contributing to a safer and smarter tomorrow.

Useful information

Curious and want to know more? Please contact Chief Compliance Officer Silke Hitschke, [phone].

The position is located at Fornebu (Oslo).

We conduct background checks on relevant candidates through Semac.

Telenor Group is a leading telecommunications and technology company in the Nordics and Asia, serving over 200 million customers and generating annual revenues of around NOK 80 billion (2024). We hold strong positions in most of our markets and are committed to responsible business conduct.

We aim to create impact beyond connectivity by enabling societies to thrive in a digital future. Our cultural foundation is built on trust, curiosity and passion, guiding how we collaborate, innovate and deliver value for customers and communities. Telenor is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker TEL. For more information, visit https://www.telenor.com .