Conveyancing Attorney / Risk & Compliance

SUMMARY:
Conveyancing Attorney - Risk & Compliance
Based in: Tygervalley, Cape Town

We are looking for a dynamic, resourceful and solutions orientated Conveyancer to join our Cape Town branch.
 
You would be expected to work comfortably under pressure with targets to meet in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional quality work

POSITION INFO:
RISK AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER :
· Risk Reporting: Report on risk exposure and provide recommendations to senior management and the board
· Effective Management and control of fraud & losses as well as money laundering on a daily basis
· Confirm that the source of funds for each purchaser is legitimate and complies with all regulatory requirements.
· Confirm the validity of all visas, IDs, and passports provided
· Verify that all purchasers are legally present in South Africa.
· Update and monitor the Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP) across all three branches
· Verify the authenticity of FICA documents, ensuring they are accurate, current, and not older than 2-3 months
· Oversee and conduct FICA-required Risk Assessments for all three branches
· Manage and review all KYC (Know Your Customer) reports for both purchasers and sellers
· Confirm that all Offer to Purchase (OTP) agreements received are forwarded to me and that an initial email is sent to both parties
· Ensure all purchasers and sellers complete the online POPI (Protection of Personal Information) consent form
· Coordinate signing appointments for Tyson Properties transfer clients
· Provide in-person support for clients submitting their FICA documents
· Compliance management:
· Responsible as Compliance Officer for the firm i.t.o FIC at all times
· Policy Development: Design and implement company policies and procedures that adhere to relevant laws and regulations
· Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization complies with local, national, and international regulations that apply to its industry.
· Internal Audits: Oversee or conduct audits to assess compliance levels, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.
· Third-Party Compliance: Assess and monitor the compliance of vendors, contractors, and other third parties to protect the organization’s integrity.




CONVEYANCING ATTORNEY:
· Seeing clients to sign documents (e.g ensure that all FICA provided by the client is accurate and acceptable in terms of the minimum FICA Act & Bank SLA requirements)
· Have a great relationship with the Secretaries (e.g. meet with Transfer Secretaries before seeing the clients to discuss the file and any problematic cases)
· Ensure that all appointments have been attended to on time
· Attend to all clients complaints and queries immediately
· Keep the Directors informed via email or personally once resolved
· Generate leads - must be able to build their own client base over time
· Building relations with potential clients
· The Candidate must have good problem-solving skills, communication skills and must have had previous experience in the handling of Clients and Client Services;
· The Candidate must be driven and result orientated
· Have a good understanding of the internal and external processes

Minimum Requirements:
· LLB;
· Min. 2 years’ experience as an admitted attorney;
· Admitted Conveyancer with @ least 1 years experience as a Conveyancer
· Willing to travel when needed.

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