Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.
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VIL's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our Values of Passion, Boldness, Trust, Speed and Digital. Consequently, our recruiting efforts are directed towards attracting and retaining best and brightest talents. Our endeavour is to be First Choice for prospective employees.
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Role profile
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Role title: Circle Head – Regulatory Affairs & Nodal
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Function: Regulatory Affairs & Nodal
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Band: M3
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Department : External Affairs
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Reports to: Cluster Head – Corporate , Regulatory and Nodal( CRN)
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Location: Hyderabad
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Role purpose:
- To bridge the connect between the external environment ( TERM Cell/TRAI/ Designated LEAs ) and the organization in the region, building and maintain relationships
- Initiate and implement Circle/Corporate level coordination for regulatory/ Nodal compliance understanding and implementation.
- Minimise the CAF penalties/EMF Penalties resulting in contribution to minimal outflow of circle revenue / Ground Handling of Regulatory Litigation.
- To support the circle in achieving its objective & manage organizational reputation in public domain by ensuring implementation of the relevant policy framework issued by DoT in a structured manner in the circle.
- Provide continuous support to designated LEAs for data disclosures by ensuring timelines as per DOT guidelines & SoP and adhere to confidentiality and privacy of information.
- Compliance to the LI obligation as mandated in the “Nodal Manual” and the LI SOP issued by DoT.
- This position will also support the Cluster head (CRN) in circle corporate affair matters whenever required example Meetings, FIR/Complain filing etc…
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Key accountabilities and decision ownership :
- Very high level of relationship management in the circles to mitigate any business risk.
- Act as Interface between Circle Cross functional teams and DoT LSA/ Designated LEAs units for issues pertaining to various regulatory/ Nodal Compliances and ensure minimal/no monitory impact./ company.
- Address critical communications raised by Regulatory bodies and comply with the various regulatory/ Nodal requirements of the Telecom License.
- Partnering with Business by way of Creating a compliance framework for the circle and provide inputs/clarification to the circle teams on all developments in the regulatory environment besides, raising critical non-compliances observed in the circle.
- Act as a Subject Matter expert in advising and guiding the circle teams and corporate functional teams by way of drafting replies/appeals before Regulatory authorities challenging Show Cause notices/demands raised by regulators including handling regulatory litigations before TDSAT or any other courts of law. Act as a Repository of all corresponding documents/records for future reference to safeguard organization’s interest at any point of time.
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Core competencies, knowledge and experience [max 5]:
- Should have more than 8 years of experience of managing Regulatory affairs independently in a large organisation.
- Must have thorough understanding about business and regulations related to Industry
- High on relationship building with Senior Government Officials.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Proficient in English/Vernacular written and verbal communication.
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Must have technical / professional qualifications:
- Graduate/PG in any discipline
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Budget owned: NA
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Key performance indicators [max 3]:
- Maintain an average score of more than 97% in monthly CAF (Subscriber Verification) , minimise the CAF penalties and be contained within 10 Lakhs if any/circle thereby adding to organization’s/circle bottom-line.
- To be accountable for addressing all critical communications raised by TERM /TRAI/ LEAs at circle level and assist business by way of advising circle teams in resolving complex business/ compliance situations through domain/ technical knowledge, know-how and experience.
- Ensuring compliance to the various license obligations /regulations including compliances to the LI obligations as mandate in Nodal manual and SoP issued by DoT with an aim to minimal negative observation and penal action.
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Direct reports: NA
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Dotted reports: NA
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Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)
An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership