Matthew Jonkers

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

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

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)