Conveyancing Attorney / Risk & Compliance

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; * At least 3+ years’ experience as an Admitted attorney; * Admitted Conveyancer with @ least 3+ years experience as a Conveyancer * 3+ years experience as a Senior Risk and Compliance Officer * Willing to travel when needed. Cecile Personnel (Pty) Ltd Recruiter