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Compliance Officer Role and Responsibilities in Zimbabwe: The Law Society Seeks Qualified Candidate

The Law Society of Zimbabwe has announced a vacancy for a full-time Risk and Compliance Officer to strengthen its regulatory services, risk management, and compliance enforcement.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the law society and its member firms comply with relevant regulations and laws. The duties and responsibilities include:

• Finalizing the institutional risk management framework
• Reviewing practices of law firms
• Conducting special investigations
• Conducting compliance inspections
• Developing policy guidelines on money laundering and combating financing of terrorist activities

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities and qualifications:

• Experience in compliance and risk management
• Good legal research skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Mediation and conciliatory skills
• PowerPoint presentation skills
• Strong character
• A minimum requirement for the position is a legal or accounting university qualification, with a master’s degree being an added advantage

Additionally, the successful candidate should have:

• At least four years of experience in risk management
• At least four years’ work experience in a legal environment
• An understanding of money laundering legislation (a must)
• Previous experience in a similar position, auditing, or banking environment will be an added advantage
• Computer proficiency is also essential

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to apply by emailing their:

• Application letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications

to vacancies@lsz.co.zw. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2021.