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Johannesburg: Governance Associate

Governance Associate

Posted on 2025-03-26

Category Legal
Location Gauteng  /  Johannesburg

Job Summary

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 committee in preparation for reports to the executive committee and board Obtain a detailed understanding of problems identified and ensure communication to relevant parties to ensure appropriate responsible parties address the problems Ensure a detailed understanding of the identified issues to make reports as efficient as possible and easily changeable Provide support to other projects affecting the broader governance and risk team

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