VP Investigation

VP Head of Group Investigation - Telenor Group Internal Audit & Investigation  

Group Internal Audit and Investigation (GIAI) is the independent group-wide third line control function for Telenor Group. GIAI works with its internal business customers through audits to help develop and improve governance, processes, systems, controls and understanding of risks. GIAI is managing the Integrity Hotline and the reported concern and is responsible for investigations across the company. We are a global unit and work across all Business Units in Telenor. 

About the Role 

The VP Head of Group Investigation is responsible for leading one of GIAI’s virtual teams, the Investigation team. The purpose of the role is to ensure that Telenor ASA has a professionalized and competent internal investigation team working to agreed policies, procedures and methodology that delivers high-quality assessments and investigations in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and best practice. The VP role is part of GIAI Management team and engages in defining the strategic direction and focus for the overall function, supporting Telenor Top management and Board of Directors. The role holder will report to SVP GIAI. 

Responsibility and tasks 

• Oversee the planning, execution, reporting and appropriate follow-up of all internal assessments and investigations. 
• Managing the Group Hotline and the reporting concerns. 
• Personally actively contribute to the most complex and sensitive investigations. 
• Support the SVP GIAI as per request and direction. Provide reports on status updates and investigation conclusions. 
• Develop and deliver training on methodology for reported concerns and investigations to relevant employees and stakeholders. 
• Ensure the proper liaison between GIAI Investigation team and stakeholders such as Legal, Compliance, People and Communications but also Management on different levels. 
• Coach, mentor and develop the team members, to ensure GIAI retains sufficient investigative competence and capacity. 

Experience and qualifications 

• Minimum 7 years’ work experience from Internal Audit or another GRC domain. 
• Good understanding of general governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) concepts. 
• Experience of leading and developing a remote Internal Audit and/or Investigation team. 
• Experience in interacting with members of senior management since the role requires board and top management stakeholder interaction. 
• Experience with data mining and/or data analysis tools / data analytics is preferable.
• Professional qualifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). 
• We expect you have good written and verbal ability in both a Scandinavian language and fluent in English. Strong English skills are required, especially since report writing is an important part of the day-to-day tasks. 
• Master’s degree in business administration/ IT/technical. Experience of more than 7 years within internal audit and/or external audit can compensate for the lack of a Master’s degree. 
• Institute of Internal Audit Professional certification (e.g. CIA, CISA, CRMA etc.) is considered beneficial. 

Personal qualities 

• Excellent analytical thinking and a solution-oriented mind-set. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Team player with a positive collaborative mindset.  
• Methodical and systematic in the approach; plans ahead, makes clear prioritizations and distributes resources efficiently. 
• Self-driven, ability to work proactively for the wider team benefit. 
• Strong communication and presentation skills. 

Other information 

• The location is Fornebu but will involve some travel within Nordics and Asia. 
• Security clearance (K) must be achievable for candidates applying for this role. 
• We conduct background checks on relevant candidates via Semac AS. 

The last day for applying is 30 April 2024. We welcome your application!  

Please reach out to Liv Tvenge, SVP Group Internal Audit & Investigation, +47 901 97283 / liv.tvenge@telenor.com, should you have any questions about the position.