YES Intern: Legal Compliance at TFG (The… · Western…

Join a dynamic Legal Compliance team and play a key role in ensuring our business meets critical regulatory requirements across credit, financial services, and consumer legislation. This role offers exposure to compliance monitoring, regulatory analysis, and cross-border operations in Rest of Africa, ideal for a detail-oriented individual looking to grow their expertise in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Compliance professional to support the business in maintaining adherence to key regulatory frameworks, including the National Credit Act, Financial Intelligence legislation, Consumer Protection Act, and related financial services regulations.

This role plays a critical part in facilitating legal compliance both locally and across Rest of Africa, ensuring that the business operates within regulatory requirements while effectively managing risk.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• The main purpose of the job is to facilitate legal compliance in relation to the National Credit Act, Financial Intelligence, Consumer Protection Act and Financial Services Related legislation.
• This role will also assist with facilitating and managing legal compliance in Rest of Africa.
• Drafting summaries of regulatory changes and their impact on the business
• Conduct legal compliance monitoring (both physical and automated) and reporting in relation to credit, financial services, financial intelligence and privacy legislation under the guidance of the Legal Compliance Specialists
• Assist in any clarification meetings with the business regarding monitoring findings
• Responsible for choosing monitoring samples and interrogating any automated monitoring results as a first line of monitoring
• Conducting research and news scanning to aid the Legal Compliance Specialists with regulatory monitoring

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant qualification (LLB/Law degree).
• Prior compliance experience is advantageous.

Skills:

• Verbal Communication.
• Computer Skills.
• Planning and Organizing.
• Policy and Procedures.
• Numerical Skills.
• Office Systems.
• Policy and Regulation.
• Review and Reporting
• Team player with great interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and technically savvy.
• Willingness to learn.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

About the Company

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?