Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer - Senior

SUMMARY:
Legal, Risk, Compliance, Officer, Senior,

POSITION INFO:

Legal, Risk & Compliance Officer – Senior POS25029

R 60 000.00 to R 80 000.00 per month

Somerset West

Position Overview:

As the Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer in a software company registered as a TPPP with PASA, a credit bureau and system operator with the NCR as well as SACCRA affiliated and an imminent accountable Institution in terms of FIC you will play a crucial role in ensuring our organisation operates within the compliance frameworks specific to our industry. You will develop and implement robust legal, risk management and compliance strategies ensuring our software solutions and business practices meet all regulatory requirements and mitigate associated risks. Role requires an understanding of the relevant regulations, risk management principles and compliance best practices with the prop-tech space.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law with certification in Risk Management, Compliance or related field. Postgraduate degree would be an advantage
• Admitted attorney or advocate in South Africa with a valid practicing certificate
• Proven experience working in legal, risk management and compliance roles
• Familiarity with risk management principles and methodologies
• Experience in developing and implementing compliance programs and policies
• Professional certifications in risk management, compliance or relevant fields within the banking industry would be an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and able to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate risks effectively

Responsibilities:

• Legal: Drafting of basic service level agreements, commercial contractual arrangements, non-disclosure agreements and other legal documents. Coordination and liaison with outside legal counsel on complex legal matters, legal opinions and agreements.
• Risk: Identify, define and quantify risks in all business areas. Conduct regular audits and risk assessments on software products and business processes to identify potential risk and develop risk mitigation strategies. Create awareness and make recommendations on the mitigation and management of identified risks. Foster effective relationships with regulatory authorities and other relevant stakeholders to stay informed of industry developments and establish productive partnerships.
• Compliance: Ensure continued, proactive compliance and adherence to all regulatory authorities and stakeholder requirements from a compliance perspective. Continuously monitor and report on the compliance status. Make recommendations and provide guidance to ensure adherence to regulations. Investigate and address compliance-related incidents, breaches or concerns and develop corrective plans as necessary.

Closing Date: 14 March 2025

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