Current Vacancies at Investec

We are seeking talented professionals to join our dynamic team across various departments. Below are the available positions. To apply, simply click on the application link provided at the end of each job description. We wish you the best of luck with your application.

Application deadline for all positions: Open until filled

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Brand Experience Manager (Events)

We are looking for a Brand Experience Manager (Event Manager) to join our CIB Marketing division, focusing on the Investec for Intermediaries (IFI) client segment in the Western Cape region. This pivotal role involves strategically planning, executing, and evaluating client and staff events that embody Investec’s promise of being “Out of the Ordinary.” You will ensure every event is professionally delivered, aligns with our brand standards, and provides measurable value to clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Event Strategy & Planning

• Develop event strategies aligned with business and marketing objectives
• Create detailed event plans covering pre-event, during-event, and post-event stages
• Design bespoke client experiences tailored to segment needs and preferences

Execution & Operations

• Oversee all logistical aspects including venue selection, catering, AV, and vendor coordination
• Ensure smooth operations and anticipate potential risks with mitigation plans
• Maintain detailed documentation and communication throughout the event lifecycle

Budget & Procurement

• Create modular budgets with contingencies and manage reconciliations
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and ensure adherence to procurement policies
• Limit extravagance and ensure all budget approvals are documented

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Collaborate with segment leads and business stakeholders to align event goals
• Maintain strong client relationships through personalized engagement and feedback mechanisms
• Conduct post-event surveys and analyze satisfaction metrics

Brand & Compliance

• Uphold Investec’s brand image and client privacy across all event touchpoints
• Ensure all marketing collateral and vendor conduct align with brand standards
• Secure necessary approvals for artwork, budgets, and communications

Performance & Reporting

• Track and report on attendance, satisfaction, logistical, financial, and brand experience metrics
• Use tools like Cvent to manage invitations, dashboards, and reporting

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Event Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in event planning and execution within a corporate or financial services environment
• Competent in financial planning and cost control
• Well versed in all Microsoft Office suite applications
• Competency with Cvent and Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be advantageous
• Creative with high attention to detail
• Able to travel and work outside normal business operating hours
• Rigorous cost management
• Can work independently as well as part of a team

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.

Apply Here for Brand Experience Manager Position

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Legal Risk Banking Consultant (Cape Town)

Join our team as a Legal Risk Banking Consultant where you will manage the legal risk of the bank while maintaining commerciality. This includes handling bonds, authorizing payments, vetting documents, drafting guarantees, and perusing entity documents to establish the locus standi of entities entering into contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advisory and support services for instalment sale agreements, secured and unsecured loans, home loans, building bonds, and commercial properties
• Instruct bonds to panel attorneys and manage files until registration, including liaising with attorneys, managing queries, checking signed loan documents, and ensuring all special conditions in loan agreements are fulfilled prior to bond registration
• Advise banking consultants on legal aspects of deal structure
• Draft nonstandard clauses for agreements
• Vet documents and authorize payments
• Review credit minutes and ensure all condition precedents are fulfilled and security is perfected
• Review property valuations and ensure all valuation conditions are fulfilled

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor of Law, Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer
• 2 to 4 years conveyancing experience
• Good general commercial law background and experience
• Working knowledge of FICA and NCA
• Experience in contract law and drafting of contracts
• Banking experience and corporate legislation an advantage

Investec Culture

At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity. We value individuals who embrace our culture: a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo. Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of business growth. People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships 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.

Apply Here for Legal Risk Banking Consultant Position

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Cloud and Infrastructure Architect

We are seeking a Cloud and Infrastructure Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native infrastructure solutions across Investec’s hybrid estate. This instrumental role establishes architectural direction for Azure and on-premises platforms, ensuring alignment with Investec’s digital transformation strategy, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Define and maintain Investec’s cloud architectural frameworks for Azure and AWS, including landing zones, networking, identity, and access controls
• Lead infrastructure architecture design for IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid environments, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with engineering teams to curate and evolve CAS (Curated Application Services) modules for Terraform-based deployments

Cloud Enablement & Migration

• Orchestrate the migration of on-premises infrastructure services to cloud platforms, implementing rehost, replatform, and rearchitect strategies
• Oversee operational acceptance testing and production sign-off for cloud platforms
• Support the IaaS migration factory team in automation and pattern development

Security & Compliance

• Ensure all infrastructure designs adhere to Investec’s InfoSec, Operational Risk, and IT Risk standards

Collaboration & Leadership

• Coordinate closely with Platform Engineering, CloudOps, and Service Reliability teams to ensure seamless integration and operational readiness
• Engage with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in infrastructure architecture, with at least 3 years specialized in cloud-native environments
• Comprehensive expertise in Azure cloud services, including networking, identity, compute, and storage
• Thorough understanding of API-first design, DevOps methodologies, and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
• Experience with enterprise-grade security, compliance, and governance frameworks
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading large-scale cloud migrations and hybrid infrastructure transformations

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
• Experience with FinOps, cost optimisation, and cloud billing models
• Familiarity with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and platform engineering methodologies is highly beneficial

Investec Culture

This role requires a strategic balance of technical expertise and business acumen. The successful candidate will exemplify Investec’s core values of integrity, innovation, and collaboration, contributing to a high-performance culture that supports both individual development and organisational objectives. At Investec, we seek intelligent, energetic professionals who demonstrate passion, integrity and curiosity. We value professionals who embrace our culture: a flexible mindset comfortable with ambiguity and prepared to challenge conventional approaches. Diversity, talent and leadership are fundamental principles in our pursuit of business growth. Professionals who effectively manage themselves and establish strong relationships to achieve results will excel in our distinctive environment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally.

Apply Here for Cloud and Infrastructure Architect Position

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Cloud Enablement Engineer (PB Tech Management)

Join the Cloud Enablement Team dedicated to accelerating the adoption, integration, and optimization of cloud solutions within the Private Bank. This role involves creating, maintaining, enhancing, and supporting our Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code practices. Collaboration with various teams is essential to deliver cost-effective and scalable solutions that align with business needs.

Experience, Skill and Capability

• Help Teams at all levels of their Cloud Journey: Provide guidance and mentorship to teams and individual members, helping them understand cloud concepts and best practices
• Align Cloud Solutions with Business Objectives: Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure cloud solutions meet strategic goals and operational needs; evaluate and recommend cloud architectures that enhance business processes, improve efficiency, and drive innovation
• Enhance Security Posture: Implement and promote best practices for cloud security, including identity and access management, data encryption, and compliance
• Proactively Seek Cost-Effective, Performant and Scalable Solutions: Analyze existing cloud resources and usage patterns to identify opportunities for cost savings and performance improvements; research and evaluate new cloud services and technologies that can optimize resource use and reduce operational costs or increase operational stability
• Work Across Many Teams Simultaneously: Facilitate collaboration between development teams, DBAs and Cloud Enablement teams
• Handle Multiple Projects and Priorities: Manage competing priorities effectively, ensuring projects are completed on time and meet quality standards
• Willingness to Learn New Technologies: Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends, continuously enhancing personal and team knowledge
• Generate Trend Reports and Track Key Data Points: Develop and maintain reports that track cloud usage, performance metrics, and cost trends to identify areas for improvement
• Proactively Close Gaps in Current Designs: Regularly review and assess current cloud deployments to identify inefficiencies or outdated practices or CAS modules or azure templates; collaborate with teams to implement improvements and ensure cloud solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals; evaluate functional and non-functional requirements with teams
• Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among teams to promote a unified approach to cloud enablement; share, update and create documentation that all teams can use

Key Requirements

Technical Skills

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and its services
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Azure Resource Manager templates, Bicep)
• Experience working directly with Development or Product teams
• Technical understanding of a solution end-to-end
• Excellent understanding of networking concepts, security practices, and system architecture
• Ability to write scripts in languages such as PowerShell for automation or data processing
• Pragmatic approach to solutions and designs
• Ability to document and create technical designs for Azure solutions

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working with large scale Cloud providers (Azure or AWS)
• Proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based solutions

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and innovative mindset
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working across teams
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of learning

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

Apply Here for Cloud Enablement Engineer Position

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Digital Engineer (UK Offshore – Corporate Banking Technology)

Investec is looking for an experienced Digital Engineer to join its Asset Lending Technology team based in Sandton, supporting key UK business lines, especially UK Asset Finance. The role focuses on developing and maintaining Client and Broker portals with a strong emphasis on front-end development. You will work closely with developers in both South Africa and the UK, gaining deep insight into the Asset Lending business. Collaboration is key, as you will be part of a cross-functional product team, engaging with broader Investec technology teams and diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with a small, highly talented team to design and build out our portals
• Design, develop, and maintain responsive React applications integrated with .NET Core backend services
• Implement and optimize RESTful APIs and business logic in C#/.NET
• Work closely with analysts, architects, and fellow developers to design solutions that meet business needs end-to-end
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions, ensuring best practices across the stack
• Experience with Test-Driven Development
• Define, maintain, and own team testing standards
• Using test automation
• Analysis and Reporting
• Collaborate with business analysts and software developers to develop solutions
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to support deployment, monitoring, and post-release improvements
• Keep abreast of new technologies and frameworks to improve our engineering practices and product quality

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Technical:

• Strong proficiency in front-end web development using React, including hooks, state management, and modern component architectures
• Solid working knowledge of .NET / .NET Core, C#, and REST API development
• Exposure to Azure services (App Services, Functions, DevOps Pipelines, etc.) and Infrastructure as Code tools
• Experience integrating front-end applications with secure backend services and databases (SQL or Cosmos DB)
• Familiarity with JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and general web standards
• Experience with test automation and maintaining QA standards across the stack
• Comfort working in Agile and DevOps environments, contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
• AZ900 (Azure Fundamentals) certification advantageous
• Financial Services knowledge & experience preferred

Your experience:

• 5-8 years of experience, ideally in full-stack or front-end-focused roles
• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science or an IT related field
• Proven ability to work across the stack, with front-end strengths and solid backend engineering capability
• Good understanding of programming languages like C#, Typescript, CSS
• Strong understanding of software design principles, API contracts, and integration between systems
• Familiarity with Agile & DevOps methodologies
• Knowledge of test management tools

Personal attributes:

• You are a front-end developer who enjoys designing and building portals to improve team efficiency and effectiveness
• Curious about modern technologies and the financial industry and comfortable working in teams that navigate ambiguity
• Confident collaborating with high-performing colleagues who may have deeper domain expertise
• Holds a high standard when working with production systems
• Thrives in collaborative environments involving diverse stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Proven experience in portal development

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.

Apply Here for Digital Engineer Position

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Important Note: All applications must be submitted through the Investec careers portal using the links provided above. We do not accept applications via email. The application deadline for all positions is open until filled.

We wish you all the best with your applications.

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