Divesh Govender Cfa, Frm
About Divesh Govender Cfa, Frm
Divesh Govender is an Equity Derivatives Trader at Investec, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Economics from the University of Cape Town and has passed all three levels of the CFA examination.
Work at Investec
Divesh Govender has been employed at Investec since 2021, serving as an Equity Derivatives Trader. His role involves trading equity derivatives, which are financial instruments whose value is derived from equity securities. Prior to this position, he participated in the Capital Markets Rotational Program at Investec from 2020 to 2021. He also worked in FX Operations at Investec from 2019 to 2020, gaining experience in foreign exchange markets.
Education and Expertise
Divesh Govender completed his education at the University of Cape Town, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Finance and Economics from 2011 to 2015. He further advanced his studies by obtaining a Bachelor of Commerce - BCom (Honours) in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management in 2018. He has also pursued professional qualifications through the CFA Institute, passing the CFA Level 1 examination in December 2016, Level 2 in June 2018, and Level 3 in June 2019.
Background
Divesh Govender's educational journey began at Northwood High School, where he studied from 2006 to 2007, achieving grades 8 and 9. He then attended Crawford College La Lucia from 2008 to 2010, completing grades 10 to 12. His foundational education laid the groundwork for his subsequent studies in finance and economics.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Investec, Divesh Govender worked as a Forex Broker at Sable Group from 2016 to 2018 in the Cape Town area. This role involved facilitating foreign exchange transactions and providing market insights. His experience in the financial sector includes various roles at Investec, contributing to his expertise in equity derivatives and foreign exchange operations.