Rosemarie Pinto
About Rosemarie Pinto
Rosemarie Pinto serves as the Head of New Business Ventures and Innovation at Investec, a position she has held since 2017 in London. With a background in finance and extensive experience in business transformation, she has worked in various roles within Investec and other financial institutions.
Current Role at Investec
Rosemarie Pinto serves as the Head of New Business Ventures & Innovation at Investec since 2017. In this role, she focuses on driving complex business transformation programs from concept through to implementation. Her leadership is instrumental in developing and launching new digital offerings, enhancing the company's innovation strategy.
Previous Experience at Investec
Prior to her current position, Pinto held several roles at Investec. She worked as a Funding and Liability Management Specialist in the Corporate & Institutional Banking division from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Snr Product Manager in Banking Development and Innovation from 2010 to 2012, and as a Private Bank Funding, Cash Investments specialist from 2012 to 2013. Her tenure at Investec spans various aspects of financial products and banking operations.
Career Background
Pinto has a diverse career history in the financial sector. Before joining Investec, she worked at Absa Group as a Business Partner in Planning and Decision Support from 2007 to 2010 and as a Product & Pricing Manager for Retail Banking in 2010. She also held a position at Nedbank as a Business Development Manager from 2006 to 2007. Earlier in her career, she practiced as an Optometrist at Spec-Savers South Africa from 2001 to 2006.
Education and Qualifications
Rosemarie Pinto holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Finance from the University of South Africa, which she completed from 2002 to 2005. She also earned a BCom Honours in Business Management from the same institution. Additionally, she studied Optometry at the University of Johannesburg, obtaining a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
Expertise and Specializations
Pinto specializes in digital channel development and has a proven track record in strategy development and value proposition design. Her extensive experience includes balance sheet funding, liquidity management, and the launch of new digital offerings. She is recognized for her ability to drive business transformation initiatives effectively.