Julia Kaleta
About Julia Kaleta
Julia Kaleta is a Product Owner at Investec, specializing in enhancing client experience through digital savings platforms. She has over eight years of experience in the financial services industry and holds a Bachelor of Business Science and a Post Graduate in Business Administration.
Work at Investec
Julia Kaleta has held multiple roles at Investec, demonstrating a progressive career within the organization. She currently serves as a Product Owner in London, a position she has held since 2020. Prior to this, she worked as a Business Analyst from 2019 to 2020 and as a Private Banking Relationship Manager from 2015 to 2018, both in Johannesburg. Her earlier roles at Investec include serving as a Global Client Support Centre Banker from 2013 to 2014 and as an Internal Private Banker from 2014 to 2015. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on enhancing client experience and driving product enhancements.
Education and Expertise
Julia Kaleta pursued her education at several institutions, culminating in a strong foundation in finance and business. She studied Finance with Honours at the University of Cape Town, earning a Bachelor of Business Science from 2008 to 2011. She furthered her education with a Post Graduate in Business Administration from the Gordon Institute of Business Science in 2016. Additionally, she completed a Property Development and Investment program at the University of Cape Town in 2018. Julia has also passed CFA Level 1 through the CFA Institute in 2015, enhancing her expertise in financial analysis.
Background
Julia Kaleta's educational background includes a Higher Grade Matric Certificate from CrawfordSchools South Africa, where she studied subjects such as Mathematics, English, and Business Economics from 2004 to 2007. Her diverse academic experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of both finance and business management. With over eight years of experience in the financial services industry, Julia specializes in digital platforms and product management, focusing on enhancing client experiences.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Julia Kaleta has demonstrated a commitment to improving client experiences and driving product innovation. In her current role as Product Owner, she leads technical teams and manages product feature backlogs using Agile methodologies. Julia specializes in defining the purpose, vision, and roadmap for digital products, engaging in stakeholder management, and collaborating across technical, product, and operational teams. Her analytical skills enable her to assess key metrics to inform product enhancements aligned with client expectations.