VP, Compliance Strategy & Risk Leadership

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

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.