Duncan Mackenzie
About Duncan Mackenzie
Duncan Mackenzie is a Structured Products Specialist at Investec Structured Products in London, where he has worked since 2015. He has a robust background in finance, having held various managerial roles in structured finance and operations across multiple institutions in South Africa.
Work at Investec
Duncan Mackenzie has been employed at Investec Structured Products since 2015, where he serves as a Structured Products Specialist. His role involves providing expertise in structured financial products, contributing to the firm's offerings in the London market. Over his nine years at Investec, he has developed a deep understanding of product control and analytics, particularly in relation to structured finance.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his tenure at Investec, Duncan Mackenzie held several significant positions in the financial services sector. He worked at Nedbank as the Chief Financial Officer of American Express Card from 2003 to 2005, and as Financial and Operations Manager for the Preference Share Division from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he served as Head of Nedbank Equities Front Office Operations from 2006 to 2008. His experience also includes a role at Coronation Capital as Financial and Operations Manager of the Structured Finance Division from 1999 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Duncan Mackenzie holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Kwazulu-Natal, where he studied Commerce and Business from 1991 to 1994. He also studied Accounting and Finance at the University of South Africa, earning another Bachelor's degree from 1997 to 1998. His academic background supports his expertise in analytics within the credit card industry and product control for derivatives trading.
Background in Structured Finance
Duncan Mackenzie has a strong background in structured finance, with extensive experience in deal support. His roles in various financial institutions have equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex financial products and operations. This background has been instrumental in his current position at Investec, where he applies his knowledge to structured products.