Senior Risk, Legal & Compliance Lead

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a seasoned risk, legal and compliance professional in South Africa to develop and monitor compliance frameworks and mitigate regulatory risks. You will draft and manage governance documents, support KYC/AML/POPIA, and advise stakeholders across the business.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and thorough knowledge of FICA, AML, POPIA, Companies Act and B-BBEE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Risk Management, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Finance or 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Corporate governance

Legal drafting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Postgraduate qualification

Master's Degree

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a seasoned risk, legal and compliance professional in South Africa to develop and monitor compliance frameworks and mitigate regulatory risks. You will draft and manage governance documents, support KYC/AML/POPIA, and advise stakeholders across the business.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and thorough knowledge of FICA, AML, POPIA, Companies Act and B-BBEE.