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Lauren Sasha Thomas
Aspiring Risk And Compliance Officer
Ravensmead Cape Town
Summary
Highly skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence, with a strong understanding of legal terminology and regulatory processes. Committed to providing exceptional support to team members and the organization. Seeking a full-time position in Risk and Compliance that offers professional challenges and growth opportunities, leveraging interpersonal skills. Possess excellent time management and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Insurance Wealth Creation Professionals
Financial Advisor
06.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Built strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in managing their financial portfolios.
- Developed comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve short-term and long-term goals.
- Provided comprehensive retirement planning services, ensuring clients maintain their desired lifestyle postretirement.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies while serving clients'' best interests.
Legal Aid South Africa
Candidate Attorney
10.2021 - 2 2024
Job overview
- Created and finalised contracts and other legal documents for clients
- Managed multiple caseloads simultaneously without compromising quality or timeliness of work product
- Developed persuasive oral arguments that influenced Magistrates' decisions in favour of our clients during court appearances
- Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise
- Reviewed and analysed pertinent legal precedents
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients
- Analysed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients
- Assist and prepare matters for trials and hearings
- Conduct research and prepare legal opinions
- Attend consultations with clients, witnesses, and experts
- Attend to court appearances, including pre-trial conferences and trial proceedings
- Liaising with counsel, experts, clients, opponents and all relevant stakeholders
- Attend day-to-day management of files
- Conducting daily administrative tasks by managing over 30 court files per day
DTS (Pty) Ltd
Administrative Clerk
02.2021 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Manage and process several daily customer supplier invoices, monthly statements and monthly expense claims.
- Operate accounting software to process bills and payments.
- Prepare several customer accounts on monthly basis.
- Manage weekly wage and monthly salaries of staff members.
- Oversee compliance strategies ensuring company policy in accordance with applicable legislation.
- Following up with clients where necessary.
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
Internship
03.2019 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Operate several operating systems in fast-paced environment.
- Offer quick response times via telephone lines and emails.
- Screen students for funding and evaluate financial means.
- Received training on a weekly basis in order to properly monitor their potential risks to the organization.
- Drafting of contractual agreements between students and organization.
GSP (Pty) Ltd
Part-time Administrative Clerk
02.2017 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Manage and allocated weekly wage to employees
- Maintain effective filing system that boosts efficiency and organization on weekly basis.
Education
University of The Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
Bachelor of Laws (Legum Baccalaureus) from Law
2012.01 - 2018.12 (6 years & 11 months)
School For Legal Practise , Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa
Legal Practise Training Certificate from Law
03.2019 - 08.2019
Stellenberg High School, Cape Town, South Africa
National Senior Certificate
01.2007 - 12.2011
Skills
Legal Document Preparation, Negotiation with Stakeholders, Organizational Skills, Client Representation and Advisement, Strategic Planning, Legal Regulations, Legal Interpretation, Establishing Effective Relationships, Problem-Solving, Time Management Abilities, Professionalism, Financial Advising, Estate Planning, Literate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook),
Affiliations
- Compliance Institute Southern Africa (2024)
- Tygerberg Cricket Club Disciplinary Hearing Committee (2022)
- Kraaifontein Cricket Club Disciplinary Hearing Committee (2023)
Timeline
University of Cape Town Compliance Essentials Course
09-2024
Financial Advisor
Insurance Wealth Creation Professionals
06.2024 - Current
Candidate Attorney
Legal Aid South Africa
10.2021 - 2 2024
Administrative Clerk
DTS (Pty) Ltd
02.2021 - 09.2021
School For Legal Practise
Legal Practise Training Certificate from Law
03.2019 - 08.2019
Internship
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
03.2019 - 08.2019
Part-time Administrative Clerk
GSP (Pty) Ltd
02.2017 - 03.2019
University of The Western Cape
Bachelor of Laws (Legum Baccalaureus) from Law
2012.01 - 2018.12 (6 years & 11 months)
Stellenberg High School
National Senior Certificate
01.2007 - 12.2011
Certification
University of Cape Town Compliance Essentials Course
References
- Ronelle Arendse, Legal Aid SA Head of Office, 060 531 3028
- Shadley Isaacs, DTS Transport Services Manger, 071 555 8518
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