Conveyancing Attorney​/Risk & Compliance

Position: Conveyancing Attorney / Risk & Compliance
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

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.