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Port Elizabeth - Our client, a boutique Asset Management Firm is a team of talented professionals who are not only bright, but are passionate about making a difference within the investment sector. As a company they believe in the 4th bottom line- purpose, people, planet and profit - therefore they encourage a culture of innovative thinking. They are hiring a Legal and Compliance Officer to join their team. This role reports into the Operations Director and offers exposure to local and global compliance legislation. This role requires leading the compliance function with a Compliance Assistant reporting into the role.Main Purpose of the roleThe Legal & Compliance Officer leads the compliance function with the oversight of the Director of Operations by providing advisory support in respect of compliance risk management, compliance related administration (specifically anti-money laundering, BEE, EE and Skills Development) and projects/activities undertaken by the company that require compliance support and risk management. The successful incumbent will be responsible for evaluating, monitoring and implementing risk and regulatory requirements and business activities across various businesses within the corporate structure ensuring effective and sustainable risk management processes are adhered to across the organisation. Key Requirements:Education:BCom LLB / BCom Rationum and/or an Admitted AttorneyPostgraduate qualification in compliance management would be advantageous Required Experience:+3-5 yrs of compliance, risk management experience within a legal and compliance environment essential, specifically within a regulated high finance/investment management field. Alternatively insurance industry/audit compliance experience will be considered.Practical experience of financial services compliance and operations advantageous, which include the implementation of applicable regulatory requirements of such.Strong statutory interpretation and legal drafting skills required.Skilled in terms of providing input into corporate structures.Good understanding of company law and corporate structuring.Contract drafting / review experience essential. Personal attributes and skills:Trustworthy and high integrity levels.High ethical standards.Ability to work with all levels of management, focusing on relationship management.Strong interpersonal skills and must demonstrate strong leadership skills.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.Meticulous and detail orientated.Must be able to take initiative.Demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable industry regulatory requirements and laws, emerging issues, industry trends, and the ability to apply such to risk management strategies and corporate structures.Key Responsibilities to include but not be limited to:Compliance risk management, monitoring and reportingIdentifying and setting out the compliance requirements applicable to the company’s busine https://protool.gumtree.co.za/external-link-browser.html?url=aHR0cHM6Ly9lbi16YS53aGF0am9icy5jb20vY29vcG9iX19jcGxfX18xMjY2XzQ4MTYzX180OTc/dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1ndW10cmVlJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZmVlZCZrZXl3b3JkPQ==&jid=1182748&xid=1266_48163

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East London - The Secretary will report to the Executive Manager: Legal, Compliance and Governance and will be providing guidance to the Board and the entity on corporate governance matters; to ensure compliance with applicable legislationsThe Key Performance Areas Manage Board GovernanceEnsure that statutory documentation within the organisation is in order (e.g. Register of Directors, Disclosure of interest register, Board resolution register, Board minutes and Board Year Planner etc.).Compile any outstanding statutory documentation.Draft Board minutes and distribute the required actions to the relevant business units for implementation.Follow up on implementation of the required actions and compile governance status report to the EXMA and Board.Facilitate evaluation of the effectiveness/performance of the Board and Board Committees.Manage Board DevelopmentFacilitate the induction of Directors on the Board.Facilitate training and development of Directors on the Board in accordance with the Director Development Policy (inclusive of subsidiary Directors).Ensure ComplianceReview applicable legislations and regulations to determine and confirm the areas of compliance.Utilise legislative compliance tool to assist in gauging the level of compliance within the corporation.Table an annual report to Board on the level of compliance.Implement the compliance requirements as determined to ensure that compliance is achieved.Monitor business against the compliance requirements and take rectification actions where required.Ensure compliance in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal prescripts.Complete compliance actions within the allocated time frames.Manage Corporate GovernanceManage corporate governance at the level of the Board and throughout the corporation.Develop a corporate governance framework setting out the Board governance structure.Develop and review terms of reference for the Board and all Committees.Promote ethics to ensure that staff and Directors disclose their business interest to prevent conflict of interest.Compile corporate governance report for submission to the relevant stakeholders.Manage Subsidiary Compliance to Corporate GovernanceEnsure that subsidiary governance policy is developed to regulate the relationship between the entity and the subsidiary.Ensure subsidiaries have statutory regulations in place listing company secretary, directors and auditors etc.Report to EXMA and Board on the level of governance performance of subsidiaries and make the necessary recommendations for mitigation of the identified gaps.Administer Board CommitteesParticipate in Board and Committee Meetings.Draft and compile minutes of the Board and Committee meetings and distribute the actions to be implemented to the various stakeholders.Monitor the implementation of these actions.Compile ReportsCompile a corporate governance report within the allocated time frame.Compile the report in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements.Coll https://protool.gumtree.co.za/external-link-browser.html?url=aHR0cHM6Ly9lbi16YS53aGF0am9icy5jb20vY29vcG9iX19jcGxfX18xMjY2XzUxNzIxX180OTc/dXRtX3NvdXJjZT1ndW10cmVlJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09ZmVlZCZrZXl3b3JkPQ==&jid=1195460&xid=1266_51721

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