Stuart Mansfield
About Stuart Mansfield
Stuart Mansfield serves as the Chief Audit Executive at Investec, a position he has held since 2012. He has extensive experience in audit and risk management, having previously worked at Barclays and Investec in various roles, and holds multiple advanced degrees in finance and business.
Work at Investec
Stuart Mansfield has served as the Chief Audit Executive at Investec since 2012. In this role, he leads the internal audit team in South Africa, providing strategic leadership and guidance. He oversees the implementation of combined assurance in accordance with King IV Corporate Governance principles. His responsibilities include ensuring that audit plans deliver strategic perspectives on risk and control through effective team management. Prior to his current position, he worked as an Audit Manager at Investec from 2009 to 2012, focusing on Capital Markets and Mauritius.
Education and Expertise
Stuart Mansfield has a robust educational background in finance and business. He studied at Birkbeck, University of London, where he earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Finance and an MSc in Financial Engineering. He also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Finance from the University of Cape Town. Additionally, he completed the Program for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School Executive Education from 2014 to 2015. His foundational education includes a Business Commerce Degree from the University of Stellenbosch Business School and Matric from St. Stithians College.
Background
Before joining Investec, Stuart Mansfield accumulated diverse experience in auditing and administration. He worked at Barclays as an Audit Senior in Risk for nine months in 2008-2009. His earlier roles included serving as a Product and Administrator Specialist at IDCS from 1999 to 2001 and as a Project Administrator at Birkbeck, University of London from 2002 to 2006. This varied background has contributed to his expertise in internal auditing and risk management.
Achievements
Stuart Mansfield has presented technical findings and emerging risks to key regulatory bodies, including the South African Reserve Bank and the Financial Services Conduct Authority. He maintains strong working relationships with key stakeholders globally through consistent collaboration. His leadership in the internal audit function has been instrumental in aligning audit strategies with corporate governance principles.