Candice Olivier
About Candice Olivier
Candice Olivier serves as the Group Legal and Compliance Services at Investec, where she manages board and shareholder meetings and ensures compliance with corporate governance requirements. With extensive experience in legal advice for asset management companies in the UK and USA, she has a strong background in project management and fund launches.
Work at Investec
Candice Olivier has been employed at Investec since 2011, where she holds the position of Group Legal and Compliance Services. In this role, she manages board and shareholder meetings, ensuring adherence to corporate governance requirements. Her responsibilities include providing legal advice and support to asset management companies in both the UK and USA. Olivier has also developed and negotiated fund and client agreement templates and procedures, demonstrating her expertise in legal compliance within the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Candice Olivier studied at the University of Kwazulu-Natal from 1990 to 1994, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Law. Her academic background encompasses Economics, Business Administration, and Law. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at Collegiate High School from 1985 to 1989. Olivier possesses extensive experience in project management, particularly in fund and product launches, as well as implementing new regulations across product ranges.
Professional Background
Before joining Investec, Candice Olivier held various legal positions in prominent financial institutions. She worked as an Attorney at Venn Nemeth & Hart Inc. in South Africa from 1995 to 1996. Following this, she served as Associate Counsel at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New York from 1997 to 2000. Olivier then worked at Janus Capital Group as Assistant Vice President and Associate Counsel from 2001 to 2008 in Canton, Massachusetts. Her career reflects a strong focus on legal compliance within the asset management industry.
Global Experience in Investment Schemes
Candice Olivier has significant experience in the establishment, registration, and maintenance of collective investment schemes across 22 different countries. This global exposure has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of international regulatory environments and compliance requirements, enhancing her ability to provide legal support to asset management firms operating in diverse markets.