Hybrid Legal Risk Analyst | Regulatory & Compliance Expert

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Hybrid work

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a highly analytical Legal Risk Analyst to join a hybrid team. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks across the business, collaborating with legal, compliance, and business units to strengthen risk governance.

You will monitor regulatory changes, develop methodologies, prepare executive risk reports, and support training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years in legal risk, compliance, or audit roles in financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting tools, with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess legal and regulatory risks across operations.
• Develop risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact.
• Prepare risk reports for senior management.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams on controls.
• Conduct internal reviews and audits for compliance.
• Support delivery of risk management training.
• Maintain records of risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Assist in litigation risk management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Risk management

Audit experience

Hybrid work

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Risk software

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a highly analytical Legal Risk Analyst to join a hybrid team. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks across the business, collaborating with legal, compliance, and business units to strengthen risk governance.

You will monitor regulatory changes, develop methodologies, prepare executive risk reports, and support training initiatives.