Legal Risk Analyst

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Coastal Mossel Bay location

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay seeks a meticulous Legal Risk Analyst to strengthen the compliance and risk framework. You will identify and mitigate legal/regulatory risks across operations, ensuring adherence to laws and internal policies, and protecting the company's integrity and reputation in the Western Cape's financial services sector.

The role emphasizes precise risk assessments, policy development, and cross-department collaboration to foster a risk-aware culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in legal risk management, compliance, or internal audit.
• Strong understanding of South African laws and regulations for the industry.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex texts.
• Proficiency with risk assessment methodologies and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement strategies for mitigating identified risks.
• Monitor legislation changes and assess impact on the business.
• Assist in developing and updating compliance policies and procedures.
• Investigate and report on compliance breaches or incidents.
• Collaborate with departments to embed a risk-aware culture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory understanding

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Reporting tools

Risk management software

Job description

Our client is seeking a meticulous Legal Risk Analyst to enhance their compliance and risk management framework in Mossel Bay . This analytical role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks across the organization's operations. You will play a crucial role in ensuring adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies, contributing to the company's operational integrity and reputation. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to make a significant impact within the financial services sector of the Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential legal and compliance vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement strategies for mitigating identified risks.
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulations and assess their impact on the business.
• Assist in the development and updating of compliance policies and procedures.
• Investigate and report on compliance breaches or incidents.
• Collaborate with various departments to embed a strong risk-aware culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in legal risk management, compliance, or internal audit.
• Strong understanding of relevant South African laws and regulations applicable to the industry.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory texts.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Stable, full-time employment in a key role within the company.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Professional development support and training programs.
• Opportunity to work in the scenic coastal region of Mossel Bay.