Senior Conveyancing Attorney - RISK AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

SUMMARY:
Senior Conveyancing Attorney 
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 overseeing a small team in the Risk and Compliance department
 
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 & Compliance 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; At least 3+ years' experience as an Admitted attorney; Admitted Attorney or Conveyancer with @ least 3+ years experience Qualified Conveyancer (is a definite advantage) 3+ years experience as a Senior Risk and Compliance Officer Willing to travel when needed.