Investec Vacancies

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Application Owner (PB Tech – Card & Cryptography)

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. Preference will be given to employment equity candidates

Description
Investec is looking for an Application Owner who will be responsible for managing the development and maintenance of the Card and Cryptography platforms in the Core Banking Team to identify and meet the present and future technological needs of the business; manage information technology strategic projects; implementation and monitoring of an applications strategy which aligns with the business strategy.

•    Lead, mentor, coach and grow a team of developers, testers, and business analysts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
•    Instill a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and quality in the team
•    Oversee the architectural roadmap and application lifecycle management for the set of applications in your portfolio
•    Ensure that the architectural roadmap aligns with the broader Investec technical strategies
•    Facilitate and align business stakeholders on the business and technical initiatives your team is working on
•    Manage costs for running the application stack

Experience, skill and capability
•    10 years’ experience in Software Development or related field
•    Previous leadership role within the applications development area of a financial services organisation
•    At least 8 years’ experience in people management and technical leadership
•    Has had previous experience in the role of development manager (or a role of similar scope and complexity)
•    Experience in managing multiple business and cross functional stakeholders

The Investec Culture
At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity. We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo. Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business. People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships in order to get things done, will perform in out of the ordinary ways in our environment. 

External Banker (High Net Worth)

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. Preference will be given to employment equity candidates

Description of the role 

To acquire and maintain strong relationships with an existing base of clients that fall within the High-Net-Worth space.

The role will also entail pro-actively cross selling the full Private Bank offering to these clients, positioning the Investec Group, as well as selling to and networking within a specific Investec target market to grow the client base and generate new business

Investec Culture 

At Investec we look for dynamic, energetic people filled with tenacity, integrity and out of the ordinary thinking.

We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a can-do attitude while challenging convention.

Diversity, competency, and flexible leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business.

External Consultant – IFI/CCM

Description 

We are looking for an External Sales Consultant to grow and retain clients for our Corporate Cash Management (CCM) team within the Investec for Intermediaries (IFI) division in Kwa-Zulu Natal. The successful candidate will act as the primary point of contact for IFI clients, optimising our product offerings and enhancing client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

•    Act as the main liaison for IFI clients, fostering strong and trusted relationships.
•    Deliver exceptional service and proactive feedback to ensure high client retention.
•    Drive growth in market share and top-line revenue through strategic client acquisition and retention.
•    Customise and communicate the value proposition of CCM products to meet client needs.
•    Promote core offerings including Cash and Forex products, while collaborating with Life, Structured Products, and Bespoke Investments teams.
•    Develop and execute strategic client engagement plans and marketing initiatives.
•    Identify and pursue new business opportunities with both existing and prospective clients.
•    Collaborate across the Investec Group to unlock cross-divisional opportunities.
•    Represent Investec at client and industry events to build visibility and deepen relationships.
•    Track and report on sales performance using CRM tools and analytics.
•    Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within the existing client base.
•    Participate in team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions to continuously enhance expertise.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

•    Relevant tertiary qualification.
•    Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in financial services, ideally within the investment sector.
•    Strong understanding of the financial advisory landscape, treasury, and Forex.
•    Familiarity with structured products and life risk is advantageous.
•    Proven track record in client service, relationship management, and sales.
•    Solid grasp of currency and interest rate dynamics.
•    Ability to interpret financial statements and conduct basic financial analysis.
•    Awareness of global markets and the socio-economic and political environment, both locally and internationally.
•    Deep knowledge of cash investment products, Forex, and structured products.
•    Understanding of regulatory frameworks impacting banking and financial advisory services.
•    Ability to engage with stakeholders across various levels—from business principals and directors to advisors, traders, administrators, and compliance officers.
•    Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and the ability to drive key business initiatives within a team environment.

What We Value

At Investec we seek creative, talented people with passion, energy and stamina, who collaborate unselfishly.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. 

Full Stack Developer – senior (PB Tech – Card & Cryptography)

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. Preference will be given to employment equity candidates

Description of the role 
Investec Sandton is looking for a Senior .NET Developer for the Card & Cryptography team who would be fully responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions. This role works collaboratively within product teams to create and support rich, interactive applications that help consumers manage their data and processes. You are responsible for your area of specialisation, as well as for all aspects of product development from interacting with stakeholders and users, to design, development and deployment, through to production monitoring and support. We believe in homegrown talent therefore part of this role includes mentoring young talent.

Essential Experience
•    3+ years API development experience
•    7+ years software development experience using C# and .NET Core
•    SQL database
•    Git
•    Continuous Integration
•    Test Driven Development and Testing Frameworks
•    Kubernetes and Docker experience
•    MS Azure Cloud experience (1+ year experience)
•    Angular 7+ and TypeScript  (Beneficial)

The Investec Culture
At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity. We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo. Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business. People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships in order to get things done, will perform in out of the ordinary ways in our environment. 

Fullstack Developer – senior (PB Tech – Equation)

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. Preference will be given to employment equity candidates

Description

Investec Sandton is looking for a Fullstack developer (at least 7 years’ experience) in the Private Bank Tech – Equation team who will be part of the full application life cycle including, but not limited to, the evaluation of business requirements, system analysis and design, writing of technical specifications and diagrams, programming, unit testing, maintenance, and technical support of our applications.

Experience, skill and capability

•    Proficient in Programming Languages: .NET, C#, JavaScript, Typescript
•    Back-end Development: Back-end Development: Proficiency in server-side programming using .Net with exposure to Docker and Kubernetes.
•    Microsoft Azure: Microsoft Azure certification is advantageous (AZ-204) with proficiency in: 
    o    Infrastructure as code
    o    Building and deploying applications to Azure
    o    Implementing continuous integration and delivery processes (CI/CD) and infrastructure automation
    o    Thorough understanding and application of Azure Resources. 
•    Databases and Query Languages: Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases and understanding of SQL query languages.
•    API Development and Integration: Ability to design, build, and consume RESTful APIs, as well as integrate with external APIs and services to exchange data between systems
•    Deployment and DevOps: Proficiency in deploying applications to Azure DevOps for managing source code repositories, building and releasing applications, and implementing continuous integration and delivery processes (CI/CD) and infrastructure automation, including automated deployment pipelines
•    Security Best Practices: Understanding of web application security concepts, such as Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and the ability to integrate authentication and authorisation mechanisms into applications using Azure AD, data validation, and protection against common vulnerabilities
•    Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, debug, and resolve issues in both front-end and back-end components of applications
•    Collaboration and Communication: Effective communication and collaboration skills to work in cross-functional teams, participate in code reviews, and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
•    Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Willingness to learn new technologies, keep up with industry trends, and adapt to evolving development practices and tools
•    Performance Optimisation: Experience in optimising application performance, including minimising load times, optimising database queries, and implementing caching mechanisms
•    Version Control: Familiarity with version control systems like Git and understanding of branching, merging, and resolving conflicts to collaborate effectively with other developers
•    Testing and Debugging: Ability to write unit tests, perform integration testing, and debug applications to ensure code quality, identify and fix issues, and improve overall reliability pre- and post-deployment
•    Front-end Development: Knowledge of front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks – Angular – to build responsive and user-friendly web interfaces
•    Responsive Design and CSS Frameworks: Advantageous to have understand responsive design principles and experience with CSS frameworks like Bootstrap or Foundation to create visually appealing and mobile-friendly web applications

Investec Culture

At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity. We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo. Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business. People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships in order to get things done, will perform in out of the ordinary ways in our environment. 

Project Manager – senior (Specialist Bank – Core Banking Modernisation)

Description

Investec is looking for a Senior Programme / Project Manager to plan, manage and lead the delivery of multiple Core Banking Modernisation initiatives from initiation to completion, working with the Business Programme lead.
The Programme / Project Manager will be responsible for regular progress and status reporting on all assigned change delivery activities, as well as proactively identifying, reporting and managing all risks, issues and changes that may impact the initiatives outcomes.

Experience and Qualification Requirements:

•    Min 10yrs experience managing projects, including cross-functional delivery teams.
•    Experience with SDLC and Project Lifecycle Management 
•    Knowledge and experience with structure, agile and/or lean project management methodologies
•    Project management certification and experience essential (PMI or alternate qualification)
•    Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to effectively communicate an adoption strategy that you aid in defining and identifying dependencies within.
•    Strong organizational skills, the ability to perform under pressure and management of multiple priorities with competing demands for resources.
•    Manage stakeholder relationships across business, technical teams, multiple business units and jurisdictions
•    Ability to manage external vendor delivery and dependencies.
•    Strong leadership skills to aid teams to navigate a complex environment and find optimal solutions to achieve business outcomes

Optional (Advantageous) Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Project management, Business, IT, Computer Science or related field.
• Agile certification
• Banking and Financial Services experience advantageous.
• PMI / Prince2 Project management certification.

Investec Culture 

At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity. We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo. Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business. People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships in order to get things done, will perform in out of the ordinary ways in our environment. 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. 

Solutions Architect Lead

Description

Investec for Business (IFB) Technology is looking for a solutions architect to lead and support architecture activities that guide the development and management of our corporate banking and trading solutions proactively and holistically. Solutions include projects, products, systems (including applications, technologies, processes, and information), shared infrastructure services and shared application services.

The solutions architect will need to have a deep understanding of business goals, objectives and business outcomes, business capabilities and business processes. The solution architect must be able to provide the necessary leadership, analysis and design tasks related to support the development of technology solutions to ensure that solutions meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards. The solutions architect must be able to create deliverables for managing the organization’s portfolio of “as is” and “to be” solutions — including systems (applications, processes, and information), shared application services and components to enable and drive targeted business outcomes.

Experience, skills and capability

•    Capable of designing and coaching engineering team to build for both high availability and scalability, architecting for failure, working across a broad group of architects to ensure solutions are well designed and alignment to group strategy and technology governance. 
•    An excellent knowledge of application integration patterns across a diverse ecosystem of on-prem built applications, COTS and SaaS systems. 
•    Either hands on experience of, or a proven fast learner for, architecting applications for the cloud (Azure). 
•    Enable others with a focus on knowledge sharing, pairing, presentation and mentoring. 
•    Proofed track record working with business stakeholder in help shape business requirements and create awareness of any technical debt
•    Proven track record in managing virtual teams
•    Experience in leveraging some of the following Enterprise Architecture frameworks i.e. TOGAF, BIZBOK, DM-BOK, BIAN and Azure Well-Architected Framework
•    Assisting with the adoption of a lean / agile development mind-set. 
•    Working knowledge of some or all of: C#, Java, .Net 4.6 / .Net Core, Angular / React, NodeJS; strong database knowledge (Relational & NoSQL); Cloud; Infrastructure as code 

Investec Culture 

At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity. We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo. Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business. People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships in order to get things done, will perform in out of the ordinary ways in our environment. 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. 

Technical Digital Analytics Specialist CXT

Description

The Channel Data Insights-Analytics (CDI) team is a global team and capability housed across 2 divisions namely, CXT (Client Experience Technology) in SA and CDX (Client Digital Experience) in the UK. This team develops and supports the Channel Data Analytics platform which provisions the Channel Data products, Experience & Personalisation management and analytics for business enablement.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Digital Analytics Specialist to join the Channel Data & Insights team. Purpose of role Drive data-informed decision-making across Investec’s digital estate by optimising, implementing, governing and elevating Adobe’s Experience Cloud stack (Adobe Analytics, Launch, Target, AEM and Experience Platform) in combination with the Digital Analytics Platform eco-system. The role blends hands-on technical execution with analytical insight and experimentation leadership to unlock personalised, high-impact experiences for Investec clients 

Experience, skill and capability

1.    Technical Implementation – Data Collection & Insight Generation

•    Architect, configure and administer Adobe Target & Analytics (web, mobile app, server-side or applicable SDK). 
•    Integrate with AEM, Adobe Analytics (A4T), CDPs, REST APIs, Backend services; ensure robust data layers, mbox/at.js or Web / App SDK implementations, and oversee tagging via Launch o Drive, Optimise and Own end-to-end Analytics implementation via       Adobe Launch, including rule creation, data-layer design, and custom JavaScript for tracking. 
•    Configure eVars, props, events and classifications; develop Workspace dashboards and ad-hoc analyses that surface actionable insight. 
•    Troubleshoot tracking issues using developer tools. 

2.    Experience Design & Personalisation 

•    Build and manage A/B, multivariate, Auto-Allocate and Experience Targeting activities using VEC or code editors. 
•    Define audiences, offers and targeting rules, ensuring conflict-free delivery across web and app touch-points. 
•    Integrate Target with Adobe Analytics (A4T) to measure uplift, interpret confidence levels and recommend winning variants. 
•    Champion a hypothesis-driven testing roadmap and coach product squads on best practice. 

3.    Analysis & Insight Generation 

•    Conduct data analysis to identify client behavioural trends, patterns, and insights that support business objectives 
•    Design, automate and provide input to data models, KPI dashboards and insight packs that provide timely, accurate performance visibility.
•    Craft clear narratives, business cases and optimisation proposals from complex analytics, delivering them to business, technology and leadership stakeholders. 
•    Monitor digital initiatives and user engagement, evaluate effectiveness and recommend iterative enhancements based on evidence. 

4.    Optimisation Strategy & Hypothesis driven testing 

•    Translate business goals into test hypotheses, prioritising them by potential impact and effort. 
•    Define KPIs, sample-size and run-time, then analyse lift and confidence to recommend winners or next iterations 

5.    Content & Data Integration

•    Partner with AEM developers to embed Target and Analytics within components, templates and client libraries (HTL/Sightly, Sling, Java). 
•    Ensure data-layer consistency across AEM Sites & Assets, workflows and content fragments. 
•    Exposure and familiarity with Azure Data 

6.    CDP Enablement 

•    Model schemas in XDM, orchestrate data ingestion and configure Real-Time Customer Profiles and  segments for activation in Target and respective Journey optimizer applications. 
•    Leverage Query Service / Data Science Workspace for advanced audience and propensity modelling. 

7.    Governance, Compliance & Enablement 

•    Audit existing setups, remediate issues, and enforce data-privacy / security standards 
•    Enforce data-privacy (GDPR, POPIA, CCPA) and security standards across tagging and personalisation.
•    Document implementation solutions, run enablement sessions and evangelise data-driven experimentation culture across Investec. 

8.    Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement 

•    Partner with business users and analysts to configure the fit for purpose technical solution in the context of the Channel Data Analytics eco-system
•    Partner with Analysts and Engineers to translate data requirements into experience driven technical solutions 
•    Work with Architecture and Application teams to implement scalable, robust solutions

Core Technical Competencies 

•    Adobe Experience Cloud ecosystem – A4T reporting, Adobe Analytics segments/metrics, Adobe Launch data layers, AEP audiences
•    Experience in FSI recommended
•    Adobe Target mastery (VEC/code mode, audience library, Audience Management, Recommendations, Auto-Target/Auto-Allocate, server-side APIs). 
•    Front-end proficiency (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/JSON) 
•    REST API integration & debugging tools 
•    Measurement & statistics – understanding confidence levels, power analysis, attribution and incrementality.
•    Solid grasp of web & digital analytics concepts 
•    Soft skills – analytical curiosity, storytelling, stakeholder facilitation, and agile project management. 

Preferred skills

•    C# / .NET Core / .NET Framework · JavaScript frameworks: ReactJS, Angular · Microservices architecture and event-driven design · Mobile development (React Native, Swift, Android Java)
•    AI tools and technologies Personal Attributes 
•    Analytical thinker with a passion for data, experimentation and optimisation.
•    Clear communicator who translates technical insight into business value.
•    Proactive collaborator comfortable working with cross-functional squads (Data, Product, UX, Engineering, Marketing & Compliance). 
•    Continuous learner who keeps pace with Experience design and optimization
•    Exposure and working experience with AI technologies, toolsets (Advantageous)

Investec Culture 

At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity. We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo. Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business. People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships in order to get things done, will perform in out of the ordinary ways in our environment. 

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. 

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