Farieza Mohamed
About Farieza Mohamed
Farieza Mohamed serves as the National Head of Legal and Technical Advisory at Investec, a role she has held since 2020. With a background in law and extensive experience in financial services, she provides legal guidance on complex transactions and compliance matters.
Work at Investec
Farieza Mohamed currently serves as the National Head of Legal and Technical Advisory for the Private Bank at Investec, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she provides legal advice on complex off-shore transactions and supports consultants and credit teams. Her responsibilities include drafting and negotiating financial and commercial documents, ensuring compliance with various legislation, and liaising with stakeholders across the Investec group to foster cohesive operations.
Previous Experience
Before her current role, Farieza Mohamed worked at Investec as a Senior Legal Advisor in the Private Bank from 2008 to 2017. She also held the position of Consultant in Private Capital for a year from 2019 to 2020. Her experience extends to Khulasande Capital, where she was an Investment Executive from 2017 to 2018, and Standard Bank Group, where she served in various legal and finance roles from 1999 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Farieza Mohamed studied at the University of Durban - Westville, where she earned a Bachelor of Laws degree. She also completed a Higher Diploma in Tax Law at Rand Afrikaans University. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Durban - Westville. She possesses expertise in drafting and negotiating a variety of financial documents and has a strong understanding of equity transactions and insolvency matters.
Board Memberships
In addition to her role at Investec, Farieza Mohamed has served as a Non-Executive Director at LexisNexis since 2020. She also holds a similar position at MATERIAL CONVERSION HOLDINGS, contributing her legal and technical expertise to both organizations. These roles reflect her commitment to governance and advisory in the legal and financial sectors.
Legal Advisory and Compliance
Farieza Mohamed provides legal guidance on compliance with various legislative frameworks, including the Companies Act, National Credit Act, Consumer Protection Act, and South African Reserve Bank notification requirements. Her role involves advising on complex legal matters and ensuring that her teams adhere to regulatory standards in their operations.