Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organisational skills eager to secure entry-level compliance position. A motivated professional with experience across various industries, looking to relocate to Europe as soon as possible. Law graduate specialising in Private International Law and Transnational Business Law as well as Entrepreneurial Law, Contract Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution. Sound knowledge of local and international laws and regulations, including GDPR, UCITS, AIFMD and MiFID II. Intellectually engaging, analytical thinker with a positive attitude towards anticipating potential emerging risks. Thrive in a fast pace environment and have an excellent ability to multi-task, manage and prioritise workloads while holding myself to high standard of honesty and integrity. Track record of producing high-quality legal writing, policy analysis and regulatory reports. Seeking to integrate my legal background with a role in financial risk and compliance.
Hi, I’m
Carla Da Costa
Compliance Officer
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Self Employed ServicesRemote
Legal Document Assistant
07.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Draft and review various legal documents, including 6 media release forms, 1 memorandum of incorporation, 3 ambassador contracts, 4 surety contracts, 8 contracts of employment and 2 personal loan agreements
- Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Storm, Levin GroupLondon
Recruiter
05.2022 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Completed 2 weeks of formal 360 recruitment training, however due to visa sponsorship issues in the UK, contract was suspended
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations
Asset Property GroupJohannesburg
Intern
02.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Conducted general office administration and edited applicable contracts
- Drafted 9 legal opinions/analysis and 6 regulatory reports
- Facilitated seamless communication between executives and legal counsel
- Successfully worked on 2 key projects, under the Managing Director
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft and LexisNexis
- Built valuable relationships with clerks in the Deeds registry office, reducing the duration of the deed transfer process by 40%
- Adapted between different departments and tasks, increasing company productivity by 20%
- Analysed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of projects to inform stakeholders of progress and updates
Gold Fields LtdJohannesburg
Legal Aid
07.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Participated in 1 Confidential arbitration, adjudicated by The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration in South Africa
- Continually evaluated regulations and translated their operational impact, reducing potential unexpected risks by 10%
- Utilised my knowledge and understanding of alternative dispute resolution by employing learned strategies to reach an amicable outcome, reducing adjudication period by 3 days
- 64% success rate in assessing potential legal risks and implication that may arise in respect of opposition’s argument.
- Prepared for court hearings by organising and summarising documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organised evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings
SCS PromotersJohannesburg, Pretoria
Event Coordinator
01.2017 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Successfully coordinated events for Stella Artois, Vodacom CEO Awards, Robertson’s Winery and the European Sunshine Tour at SunCity
- Conducted oversight of regulatory standards in respect of health and food safety
- Recruited and managed teams of servers, hostesses and presenters of up to 20 people
- Contributed to a 30% increase in sales
- Leant on successful, long-term business relationships and my ability to connect with professionals
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events
- Acquired contracts and agreements to finalise negotiations and obtain approval signatures
Dance BarreDurban
Teaching Assistant
01.2014 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Aided in teaching process by demonstrating techniques and sequences
- Taught 2 dance classes per week and choreograph 18 award winning routines
- Completed all administration, contracts and invoicing for between 60 and 100 clients quarterly
Education
University of PretoriaPretoria, South Africa
Bachelor of Arts from Law, Jurisprudence and Criminology
01.2016 - 04.2018
University Overview
University of PretoriaPretoria, South Africa
Bachelor of Laws from International Law And Transnational Business Law
01.2019 - 04.2021
University Overview
International Compliance AssociationOnline
International Compliance Certificate from Financial Compliance
04.2023 - 06.2023
University Overview
Skills
Risk Assessmentundefined
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Rotatory International Youth Exchange Program Italy (2013)
Provincial representation for Kwa-Zulu Natal at The South African Championship of Performing Arts (2015)
3 Gold, 2 Silver and 4 Bronze medals at the South African Championship of Performing Arts (2015)
Qualified to represent South Africa at The World Championship of Performing Arts in USA
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Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.
Timeline
International Compliance Association
International Compliance Certificate from Financial Compliance
04.2023 - 06.2023
Legal Document Assistant
Self Employed Services
07.2022 - Current
Recruiter
Storm, Levin Group
05.2022 - 05.2022
Legal Aid
Gold Fields Ltd
07.2021 - 08.2021
Intern
Asset Property Group
02.2021 - 11.2021
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Laws from International Law And Transnational Business Law
01.2019 - 04.2021
Event Coordinator
SCS Promoters
01.2017 - 01.2020
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Arts from Law, Jurisprudence and Criminology
01.2016 - 04.2018
Teaching Assistant
Dance Barre
01.2014 - 01.2015
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