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Governance Associate

Executive Placements
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

Requirements:

Tertiary legal qualification (LLB) preferred

Experience in a similar role within financial services/legal firm will be a strong advantage

Good understanding of statutory and legal requirements and good practice principles, including the Banks Act, Companies Act, King III, and other legislation about financial services

Previous experience in regulatory or governance

Comprehensive understanding of the political and legislative environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with a high degree of accuracy

Ability to convey legal advice clearly and effectively

Ability and gravitas to work with management-level

Good time management and the ability to work independently, proactively, and within required deadlines

Strong planning, organizational, coordination, administrative, and writing skills

Good networking, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal)

Ability to conduct research

Writing and proofreading of reports and documents

Strong analytical, organizational, written, and oral communication skills with attention to detail

Multitasking capabilities and flexibility to adjust to a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment

Ability to adapt to and accept change

Responsibilities:

Ensure internal clients receive appropriate advice when disputes arise

Provide accurate, timely, commercial advice in plain English

Ensure deadlines are strictly adhered to about regulatory submissions

Work actively and productively as a team member, willingly sharing your expertise with others and clarifying the tasks assigned to you.

Consistently display behaviors that encourage productive working relationships and a strong performance culture

Support company secretary with board, governance, and regulatory matters

Monitor and follow through with action items from meetings

Conduct research into relevant legislation and governance-related matters as assigned

Compile Board packs and corporate calendars for meetings

Minute-taking and related responsibilities at specified governance meetings

Manage key stakeholders across the company, internally and externally

Monitor compliance with relevant company laws and other statutory and regulatory standards

Ensure tasks are completed within agreed deadlines

Assist the governance and risk executives in completing the necessary regulatory reports for various regulators as and when necessary

Compile quarterly committee meeting packs

Provide support to the product com

25 Mar 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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