Risk, Legal & Compliance Officer

JVR Software; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Employer Network Finance in Gauteng seeks an experienced risk, legal and compliance professional to drive regulatory adherence and governance. You will develop and monitor compliance programs, review legal agreements, and guide internal stakeholders on risk matters. Strong knowledge of South African regulatory frameworks is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Risk Management, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Finance or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification or Master's Degree advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and industry best practices.
• Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Conduct regulatory reviews and compliance assessments.
• Identify, assess and mitigate operational, legal, regulatory and reputational risks.
• Draft, review and manage legal agreements, policies and governance documents.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on risk, legal and compliance matters.
• Support KYC, AML, FICA and POPIA compliance requirements.
• Maintain risk registers and compliance monitoring plans.
• Assist with internal audits, regulatory reporting and external compliance reviews.
• Monitor legislative developments and assess their impact on the business.
• Facilitate compliance awareness and training initiatives.
• Support transaction teams by identifying and managing legal and regulatory risks associated with advisory mandates.

Connaissances

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Corporate governance

KYC / AML / POPIA

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Report writing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Law

Master's or postgraduate qualification advantageous

Outils

FICA knowledge

Description du poste

Employer Network Finance Location Gauteng Job type Other Clearing and Forwarding Salary Not specified Posted 31 Oct 2026

• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and industry best practices.
• Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Conduct regulatory reviews and compliance assessments.
• Identify, assess and mitigate operational, legal, regulatory and reputational risks.
• Draft, review and manage legal agreements, policies and governance documents.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on risk, legal and compliance matters.
• Support KYC, AML, FICA and POPIA compliance requirements.
• Maintain risk registers and compliance monitoring plans.
• Assist with internal audits, regulatory reporting and external compliance reviews.
• Monitor legislative developments and assess their impact on the business.
• Facilitate compliance awareness and training initiatives.
• Support transaction teams by identifying and managing legal and regulatory risks associated with advisory mandates.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Risk Management, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Finance or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification or Master's Degree advantageous.
• 3-6 years' experience in Risk, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Financial Services, Investment Banking, Advisory or a related environment.
• Strong understanding of South African regulatory frameworks and corporate governance principles.
• Knowledge of FICA, AML, POPIA, Companies Act and B-BBEE legislation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• High attention to detail and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment.