Oyu Tolgoi’s workforce today is more than 97 per cent Mongolian, and major strategic focus for the company is to develop a skilled workforce that is continuously learning. We aim to attract the best talent, so that we can together deliver a safe and globally competitive copper business that contributes to the prosperity of Mongolia.

The opportunity 

We are looking for One (1)  Senior Manager Compliance in Oyu Tolgoi LLCOT Legal Department based Ulaanbaatar Office with 5 days on and 2 days off.

  • Be part of Rio Tinto a leading global mining organization at the majority owned Oyu Tolgoi operations in Mongolia
  • Leadership role in Ethics and Compliance where you act as an expert and implement a holistic compliance program in accordance with global leading practices
  • Be a part of a strong and proactive team with an advanced work culture

About the role

This is a career-defining opportunity for an exceptional leader to manage a high-performing, diverse, and values-based Compliance team based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. The key focus of the role is to coach, develop and lead a local team of governance professionals to provide compliance management to the Oyu Tolgoi senior leadership team and Board.

The successful candidate will provide and assure an effective ethics and compliance program across the Oyu Tolgoi business, ensuring that employees and third parties working on behalf of the business, conduct business in an ethical and compliant manner.

Working 5 days on/ 2 days off residential, reporting to the Chief Counsel of Oyu Tolgoi, you will:

  • Promote a culture of high integrity and ethical decision-making;
  • Oversee the operation of the compliance framework for the business unit relating to business integrity (BI), data privacy, anti-trust and sanctions;
  • Provide compliance framework training on BI principles, including conflicts of interest and their management, anti-bribery and corruption, sponsorships and donations, benefits, fraud, and third-party risk management;
  • Provide compliance advice to support business decisions, community investments, and partnership agreements, including a review of governance structures and contractual arrangements;
  • Oversee third-party due diligence and support the business in identifying and implementing mitigation of third-party risk;
  • Liaise with the Group’s Business Conduct Office on whistleblower allegations and oversee investigations into BI and procurement related cases (non-personnel cases);
  • Maintain compliance risk assessments and monitor compliance program effectiveness to ensure the design and operation of the program remain adequate to mitigate current risks;
  • As Data Privacy Lead, provide advice and support to the business to ensure alignment with Oyu Tolgoi’s Data Privacy Standard, and applicable privacy laws;
  • Ensure controls to manage Economic Sanctions compliance are maintained and evolve to align with changes in Sanctions laws; and
  • Prepare and present compliance reporting on the effectiveness of the compliance program, key compliance risks/issues, whistleblower cases and compliance program KPIs to the senior leadership team and Oyu Tolgoi Board Audit Committee.

What you will bring:

  • Degree or similar professional qualification in the field of Law, Compliance, Auditing, Risk Management or Finance;
  • Minimum 10-15 years experience in Compliance and Ethics, including management of a compliance team and reporting to senior leadership and governance bodies (e.g. Board audit committee);
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements across BI, Data Privacy, Sanctions, Competition and Whistleblowing;
  • Experience maintaining operating a compliance program including conducting risk assessments, maintaining policies and standards, due diligence, implementing and monitoring compliance related controls and delivering compliance training and awareness campaigns;
  • Ability to present, communicate and influence effectively with stakeholders at all levels in the organization;
  • Proven experience interfacing with cross-functional teams and across multiple jurisdictions; and
  • Strong analytical mindset, project management skills, and self-motivated with high energy and personal integrity.

It is also beneficial if you have:

  • Experience in working globally across diverse cultures; and
  • Previous experience working with multiple stakeholders/management across multiple regions and time-zones.

What we offer: 

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

  • A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
  • Excellent career opportunity one of the world’s leading mining organizations
  • A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive program
  • Private health insurance for employees
  • Attractive share ownership plan
  • Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
  • Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave) 

All interested candidates should submit the following documents

Please click HERE to go to Oyu Tolgoi LLC Online Application System or go to www.ot.mn, select your vacancy and click on the link in the bottom.

Please make sure to attach the following documents:

  • CV (in English and Mongolian)
  • Cover Letter (in English and Mongolian)

What we offer:

  • A competitive salary package
  • Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
  • Retirement/Savings Plan*
  • My Share – Global Employee Share Plan
  • Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs
  • A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, cultural leave, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays
  • Other benefits and favourable employment conditions