About

Yurika Pistorius holds a Bachelor of Civil Law and a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degrees, following which she completed her articles of clerkship and legal training at a prestigious law firm. Her journey culminated in her admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa. As a practicing attorney, she led the commercial litigation department, honing her skills in various areas including high court litigation, contract law, banking, insurance practice, family law, and medical negligence.

Her career reached a pinnacle when she played a pivotal role in the landmark case, Barkhuizen v Napier, a significant victory for insurers in South Africa. This case established the permissibility of time-limitation clauses in insurance contracts, deemed constitutional by both the Supreme Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court.

Yurika’s expertise garnered international recognition when she was selected by Zurich Insurance Group for its prestigious Global Association Rotation Programme. Out of 170 countries represented, she was one of only two South African candidates chosen for this programme, providing her with invaluable global insurance experience in strategic, technical, and product innovation.

In addition to her legal accomplishments, Yurika has earned professional designations as a compliance practitioner from both the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa and the International Federation of Compliance Associations. She has also acquired various certifications in compliance management, commercial, and contract law.

Currently serving as a registered compliance officer at the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the approved head of control function for compliance by the Prudential Authority, Yurika also holds the role of money laundering compliance officer for the Clientèle Group, her current company. With over 20 years of extensive experience in legal, governance, organisational leadership, risk, and regulatory compliance management, Yurika’s career is defined by her advocacy for the underdog, mentorship of young professionals, and exemplary leadership.