Risk and Legal Specialist

 

Recruiter:

Headhunters

Job Ref:

2148082176

Date posted:

Friday, August 26, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client in the Financial Sector based in the Sandton area is currently looking to employ a Risk and  Legal Specialist.

An awesome career opportunity awaits.

Job Purpose

Risk and Legal Specialist is required to maintain a risk management framework, perform risk monitoring, and provide legal support to the business.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Implementing and maintaining a risk management framework within the business in accordance with the prescribed Governance Framework.
  • Evaluation and implementation of Risk Policy Suite.
  • Maintenance of the risk register and the monitoring of risks.
  • Escalation of Risks to executive management.
  • Maintenance of the risk events register and monitoring of risk events.
  • Assisting business in creating processes to mitigate the identified risks within the business.
  • Training of employees on risk policies and the risk management framework.
  • Administrative duties related to the above.
  • Advise business on regulatory changes which may impact risk management within the business.
  • Administrative and governance duties related to the above.
  • Review and drafting of contracts and legal documentation as required by the business.
  • Provide opinions to business on legal matters.
  • Manage litigation and debt collection interface between legal firms and the business.
  • Liaise with external lawyers and Group Legal on legal matters.
  • Maintenance of contracts and contract registers.
  • Reporting to management.
  • Administrative and governance duties related to the above.

 

Requirements

  • Law degree (required)
  • Computer literate and must be proficient in MS Office (required)
  • Experience in a legal firm or risk function or compliance role.
  • Knowledge and understanding of legal principles and ability to interpret legislation is a requirement.

 

Other requirements and knowledge:

  • Knowledge and understanding of general risk management principles will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Financial Services Industry will be an advantage.
  • Knowledge of other legislation applicable to the business, e.g., Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, Companies Act, employment law will be an advantage.
  • Experience in a category I or II financial services provider environment will be an advantage Admitted attorney, compliance or risk management qualification or designation (advantageous) or alternatively comparable corporate experience.

 

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.



 

 

 

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