Senior Legal Specialist | Tygervalley
- Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
Senior Legal Specialist | Tyger ValleyPOSITION INFO:Job description:The main purpose of the role is to participate in the enhancement of the advice process and digital financial advice tool utilising holistic experience.Responsibilities:Deal with daily tactical and legal mattersImplement regulatory change required in DistributionEnsure proactive technical support to advisers is running efficientlyContinuous interaction with marketing, distribution and other divisional teamsUndertake strategic research and provide strategic proposals, on topics as requested by and agreed with Distribution Exco as the subject matter expert (SME) on technical financial advisory matters (e.g., EB, s42, HNW product offering etc.)Process owner (non-digital) of Wealth Advice Process - define and document requirements based on business needs for digital advice projectAs SME, support the digital advice team with practical suggestions and logical rules to guide and monitor advice to clients.Provide technical support to advisers, TAS colleagues, other Distribution teams (including Marketing) on proactive and reactive basis.Technical support to advisers/colleagues/regional distribution teams on advice process system related queries/issuesRegularly engage with the Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs (PPARA) team to understand the impact of regulatory changes identified by PPARA on Distribution and determine, assess and furnish proposals on how such impact can be managed and mitigated within the Distribution network with the support of standardised processes, standardised documents and systems.Represent TAS on distribution/advice and technical matters both within TAS and non-TAS related committees / forums.Define and lead the fiduciary process, chair the Fiduciary Technical committee and provide fiduciary support into the distribution activities of Distribution Wealth.Review and improve Fiduciary processes, policies, local & offshore provider services and IT support systemsResponsible for CPD accredited trainingEffective management of direct reporting staffMinimum requirements:QualificationsBachelor of Law (LLB)CFP (advantageous)10 + years, relevant knowledge, skills and experience in financial services industrySkills/CompetenciesAbility to handle confrontational discussionsSolutions orientationExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and relationship building skillsDeciding and Initiating ActionPersuading and influencingProven ability to identify, assess and solve problemsAdaptable and resilientEmotional intelligenceTeamworkPresentation skills (design and present in front of audience)
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