Our client, an Investment Consultant Company, is looking for a *Junior Legal and Compliance Officer *to join their team in the *Plattekloof, *Cape Town, area.

To assist the Head of Governance, Governance Team and External Compliance Officer with group governance risk and compliance.

Areas of Responsibility:
Compliance:

  • Expert knowledge of FAIS and CISCA and all the regulations.
  • Good understanding of FICA and POPIA.
  • Good understanding of FX.
  • Assist in implementing and maintaining policies.
  • Assist with mandate compliance and mandate monitoring.
  • Analysis and implementation of regulatory changes.
  • Assist in the implementation of new legislative requirements.
  • Provide training or prepare material on regulatory changes.
  • Review of Investment Partner FAIS documents.
  • Review of legal documents with service providers.

Technical support:

  • Legal and technical query management.
  • Second pair of eyes on all agreements.
  • Second pair of eyes on all policies.

Other:

  • Must be able to prepare and deliver presentations on topics such as changes in regulations or new developments which impact on the business.
  • Attend Investment Committee meetings periodically.
  • Ad hoc projects.

Skills required:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills - must be comfortable presenting to groups.
  • Team player.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Excellent operational efficiency.
  • Personal accountability.
  • Hardworking.
  • Positive.
  • Be able to multi-task.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a compliance role or a similar role.
  • Legal or accounting qualifications.
  • Some knowledge and understanding of the industry - FAIS, CISCA, FICA and POPI.

Area: Plattekloof, Cape Town.

Salary offered: R41 000 per month (depending on experience and qualifications.

To start as soon as possible.