Discovery Internships Programme 2024
Discovery Internships Programme 2024 Discovery is a leading South African financial services provider known for its innovative approach to healthcare, insurance, and employee benefits. The company’s core purpose is to make people healthier while enhancing and protecting their lives. Discovery’s dynamic environment fosters innovation, empowering individuals to contribute positively to society while driving financial success. In line with its commitment to nurturing talent, Discovery offers an exciting Legal Advisor Internship within its Employee Benefits division, allowing aspiring legal professionals to gain hands-on experience in the financial services industry. Discovery Internships Programme 2024
Discovery’s core purpose is to improve people’s health while enhancing and protecting their lives. We actively seek and invest in exceptional individuals who align with our purpose and share our values. Our dynamic, fast-paced environment empowers smart, self-driven individuals to excel. As global thought leaders, Discovery is dedicated to driving innovation—not only to achieve financial success but also to inspire positive, meaningful change in society.
- Legal Advisor
Key Responsibilities
As a Legal Advisor Intern, the successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice and assistance to Discovery Employee Benefits. The intern will also represent Discovery in legal matters before industry bodies such as the Ombudsman for Long-Term Insurance and the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance. Discovery Internships Programme 2024
Areas of responsibility may include:
- Providing legal advice and assistance on the design of products for Discovery Employee Benefits
- Drafting and vetting legal contracts and marketing materials
- Participating in claims decisions for Discovery Life and Discovery Insure
- Liaising with relevant financial industry bodies
- Representing Discovery in legal matters before the Ombudsman for Long-Term and Short-Term Insurance
- Offering product education and support to financial service providers
- Advising the business on legal or regulatory changes
- Drafting and finalizing agreements of a commercial nature
- Managing external legal counsel and ensuring all contracts and policy documents are compliant with legislation
- Attending to correspondence or queries from industry ombudsmen or regulators
- Providing holistic solutions to internal and external clients
- Managing compliance and risk within company policies and procedures
Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following personal attributes and skills:
- Strong decision-making and action initiation skills
- Excellent people skills, with the ability to persuade and influence
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in legal writing, particularly contract-writing
- Advanced legal drafting and negotiating abilities
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (FAIS, FICA, Long-Term Insurance Act, Short-Term Insurance Act)
- High-level understanding of financial services industry legislation and regulations
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to adapt and respond to change while coping with pressure and setbacks
- Analytical skills for learning, researching, and applying expertise in technology
Education and Experience
To qualify for the Legal Advisor Internship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent law degree
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
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2. Compliance Officer
- Business Unit: Discovery Central Services
- Function: Compliance
- Date: 28 Aug 2024
Personal Attributes and Skills
- Solid Verbal & written communication
- Ability to communicate on all levels
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and reasoning
- Report writing (where applicable, including prescribed Regulatory reports)
- Computer literate
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Interpersonal skills
Education and Experience
- Essential:
- Relevant Law or Commerce degree.
- No previous internship and or graduate programme in any industry or government institution
- No work experience.
- Between the ages of 20 – 30
- You must be a South African Citizen by Birth or by naturalization before the 27th of April 1994.
- Advantageous:
- B.Com Honors / BusSci degree in Portfolio Management
