Risk, Legal & Compliance Officer

SUMMARY:
An established international advisory firm is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Risk, Legal & Compliance Officer to join its Johannesburg team.

The organisation operates across multiple international markets, providing specialist advisory services across Mergers & Acquisitions, Debt Advisory, Restructuring, Equity Markets and B-BBEE transactions.

POSITION INFO:
This is an opportunity to gain exposure to complex local and cross-border transactions while working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and industry best practices. Assist in developing, implementing and monitoring risk management and compliance frameworks. Conduct regulatory reviews and compliance assessments. Identify, assess and mitigate operational, legal, regulatory and reputational risks. Draft, review and manage legal agreements, policies and governance documents. Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on risk, legal and compliance matters. Support KYC, AML, FICA and POPIA compliance requirements. Maintain risk registers and compliance monitoring plans. Assist with internal audits, regulatory reporting and external compliance reviews. Monitor legislative developments and assess their impact on the business. Facilitate compliance awareness and training initiatives. Support transaction teams by identifying and managing legal and regulatory risks associated with advisory mandates. Job Experience and Skills Required Bachelor's Degree in Law, Risk Management, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Finance or a related field. Postgraduate qualification or Master's Degree advantageous. 3-6 years' experience in Risk, Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Financial Services, Investment Banking, Advisory or a related environment. Strong understanding of South African regulatory frameworks and corporate governance principles. Knowledge of FICA, AML, POPIA, Companies Act and B-BBEE legislation. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities. High attention to detail and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment. For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance! For more information, contact: Angelique Jardim Specialist Recruitment Consultant