Ncedo Vilakazi
About Ncedo Vilakazi
Ncedo Vilakazi is a Compliance Assistant at Investec Wealth and Investment, specializing in compliance with international standards during client onboarding. With a background in biochemistry and business administration, he has extensive experience in wealth management and has contributed to increased company profitability through strategic planning.
Work at Investec
Ncedo Vilakazi has been employed at Investec Wealth and Investment as a Compliance Assistant since 2017. In this role, he focuses on ensuring compliance with international standards during the client onboarding process. His responsibilities include the remediation of client accounts to meet compliance standards. Prior to this position, he worked as a Client Service Centre trainee at Investec for six months in 2016, where he gained foundational experience in client services within the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Ncedo Vilakazi holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Compliance from the University of Johannesburg, which he completed from 2021 to 2022. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry from the Medical University of South Africa between 2011 and 2014. Additionally, he obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Milpark Education, studying from 2019 to 2021. His educational background supports his expertise in Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, and Stock Broking.
Background
Ncedo Vilakazi began his career as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative trainee at Litha Healthcare Group Limited from 2015 to 2016. This role provided him with experience in sales and client interaction. His transition to the financial services sector has allowed him to develop strong compliance skills, particularly in relation to international standards such as CRS, FATCA, FAIS, and FICA.
Achievements
Ncedo Vilakazi is recognized for his ability to build rapport and motivate peers and customers, fostering a harmonious work environment. He has demonstrated strong adaptability across various organizations, showcasing his transferability skills. His contributions have been noted for increasing company profitability through strategic planning and sound strategy formulation.