John Singlam
About John Singlam
John Singlam serves as the Head of IT for Corporate and Institutional Banking at Investec, where he has worked since 2005. He has a strong background in managing IT operations, market risk, and foreign exchange within the banking sector, supported by his education in Accounting and Finance from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Work at Investec
John Singlam has served as the Head of IT for Corporate and Institutional Banking at Investec since 2005. His role encompasses overseeing IT operations and ensuring the alignment of technology with business objectives within the banking sector. He has been instrumental in managing IT governance and providing strategic direction to enhance operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
John Singlam studied at the University of the Witwatersrand, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Finance from 1992 to 1994. He also completed his high school education at Sacred Heart College, obtaining a High School Diploma from 1980 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in market risk and foreign exchange within the IT framework of banking.
Background
Prior to his tenure at Investec, John Singlam held positions at BBD and Nedbank. He worked as a Team Lead Manager at Nedbank from 1995 to 1996 and later as a Team Manager at BBD from 1999 to 2005. His experience in these roles contributed to his strong background in managing IT budgets and projects within financial institutions.
Achievements
John Singlam demonstrates extensive experience in managing IT operations specifically for Corporate and Institutional Banking. His robust understanding of market risk and foreign exchange has been vital in enhancing the IT framework within the banking sector. His leadership in IT governance has contributed to the strategic direction of technology initiatives in his current role.