Pako Maepa
About Pako Maepa
Pako Maepa is a Credit Manager at Investec, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in enhancing organizational processes and has a strong background in financial variables and credit risk management.
Work at Investec
Pako Maepa has been serving as a Credit Manager at Investec since 2019. In this role, he focuses on improving and enhancing processes that align corporate and personal development. He ensures that credit applications are consistent with Investec's credit risk appetite and is responsible for presenting findings to the credit committee to facilitate informed decision-making. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Credit Risk Analyst at Investec from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Pako Maepa holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from the University of Johannesburg, which he completed from 2009 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a B.Com. Honours in Economics from the University of South Africa. His academic background provides him with a detailed knowledge of financial variables, supporting his interest in pursuing a financial career to develop valuable skills in financial practice.
Background in Credit Risk Management
Before joining Investec, Pako Maepa gained experience at Standard Bank Group, where he held multiple positions. He worked as a Debt Restructuring Officer for 11 months in 2014 and subsequently served as a Credit Risk Officer from 2015 to 2017. His roles involved managing credit risk and contributing to the financial decision-making processes within the organization.
Responsibilities and Process Management
In his current role as Credit Manager at Investec, Pako Maepa manages the recovery process for clients who are in handover or legal action status on an ad-hoc basis. His responsibilities include ensuring that the credit applications align with the organization's risk appetite and enhancing processes to improve overall efficiency in credit management.