JUNIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER – PROSPERITY HEALTH

VACANCY

The successful incumbent will report to the Director: Corporate Governance. The incumbent must be well motivated and positive with strong compliance, administrative, analytical and communication skills, an individual who can work independently whilst contributing to a team dynamic.

The company is passionately enveloped within the financial services sector, growing our business against the backdrop of enhancing the well-being of the Namibian populace. In furtherance of Prosperity’s purpose, the company seeks to attract dynamic and talented people who share our ideals and values, eager to expand their horizons within the realm of the Prosperity family.

Minimum requirements:

• LLB or BCom (Law) degree with 3 years’ working experience in a legal or compliance environment

• Admission as legal practitioner of the High Court of Namibia, Compliance Management certification with a relevant, recognized, international association or an LLM, will be an advantage

• Excellent technical and legal drafting skills

• Exceptional command of English

• Strong communication, conflict resolution and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and under pressure while maintaining service excellence

• Collaborative team payer with the ability to engage across all organizational levels

• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities

Key Functions:

• Support and drive governance and compliance initiatives across the Group

• Analyze information and make decisions in line with agreed policies and work plans

• Formulate and review internal policies to ensure alignment with applicable legislation

• Assist with statutory, regulatory and governance compliance matters, including NAMFISA and Companies Act requirements

• Draft, review and coordinate agreements, working with external legal service providers as needed

• Develop, maintain and implement Legal Compliance manuals and checklists

• Monitor litigation matters and prepare necessary documentation

• Provide guidance on emerging laws and regulations and their impact on the organization

• Oversee implementation and compliance with the AMLCP, including risk mitigation controls and procedures

• Ensure regulatory breaches or concerns are reported and escalated appropriately

• Contribute to training and development initiatives and deliver training across the organization

• Prepare regulatory and compliance reports for Senior and Executive Management, Boards and clients

• Provide legal opinions, advice and conduct legal research where required