Matthew Jonkers
Compliance Officer (Under Supervision) / Attorney (Awaiting Admission)
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Attorney (Awaiting Admission) currently employed as a authorised Financial Services Conduct Authority Category I Compliance Officer (under Supervision) specialising in FAIS, FICA and POPIA legislation
Experience
Junior Compliance Officer at Masthead Pty (Ltd) (2024-05 – Present)
- Provide regulatory advice and compliance implementation support to Financial Service Providers regarding FAIS, FICA and POPIA legislation
- Assist in the identification and tailoring of training sessions for clients
- Assisted in the drafting of Business Development Policies (Risk Management plans, Disaster Recovery, Remuneration Policies etc)
- Attended on-site compliance visits on a quarterly basis
- Corresponded with clients to arrange on-site visits in addition to obtain additional information required for the completion of quarterly compliance reports
- Conducted file monitoring and compliance audits
- Assisted clients with successful FSP license applications submitted to the FSCA
- Assisted Clients with the drafting, development, implementation and training regarding FICA Risk Managment and Compliance Programme
- Assisted with training regarding FICA and POPIA legislation
- Liased with regulatory bodies regarding client queries
- Assisted Financial Services Provider representatives with Fit and Proper Requirements
- Assisted Senior Compliance Officers with the finalisation of Compliance Audit reports
- Experience in the use of regulatory platforms including the FAIS e-portal, goAML and the Information Regulator platform
- Keep abreast of the latest developments within various legislation
- Monthly training regarding regulatory changes
- Assisted in drafting legal opinions regarding client queries
- Assisted clients regarding Profile changes on FSCA Website
Candidate Attorney (Family Law) at BDP Attorneys (2023-01 – 2024-12)
- Draft Letters of Demand and various pleadings and notices
- Attended to and represented clients in court appearances including opposed and unopposed matters, divorces, domestic violence, debt collection, maintenance and contractual disputes
- Conducted legal research and prepared legal opinions
- Assisted with the preparation and management of opposed and unopposed applications
- Participated in settlement negiotitations and assisted in resolving diputes prior to litigation
- Attended pre-trial conferences, including preparing the pre-trial agendas and drafting of the minutes
- Conducted consultations with clients and opposing legal representatives regarding litigation and dispute resolution matters
- Reviewed legal agreements and supporting documentation in preparation for litigation and settlement negiotations
Intern at Chaffeker and Shabodien Inc (2022-01 – 2022-12)
- Assisted the professional staff in their day-to-day activities including the filing of documents, following up with clients and the drafting of court documents and letters
- Attended to the preparation of rental agreements and statements of account owed for rental properties
Job Shadow at Kellerman Hendrikse Inc (2022-01 – 2022-12)
- Assisted the professional staff in their day-to-day activities including the filing of documents, following up with clients and the drafting of court documents and letters
Promoter at Brand Management Team (2018-01 – 2019-12)
- Recording and managing orders for Edgars
- Attended to stock control and management, managing warehouse teams to fulfill orders and paperwork
- Attended to the planning as well as strategic management of cosmetic stock, calling clients to begin sales process
Education
RE1 and RE Regulatory Examination – Moonstone (2025-12)
Compliance Management – University of Cape Town (2024-12)
Law Society Of South Africa (LEAD) – Law Society Of South Africa (2022-12)
LLB – University of the Western Cape (2020-01 – 2021-12)
BCom in Law – University of the Western Cape (2016-01 – 2019-12)
