Thabo Ndebele
About Thabo Ndebele
Thabo Ndebele is a Credit Investments Analyst with extensive experience in analyzing distressed issuers across Pan-European markets. He has worked at Investec since 2019 and previously held roles at SEO London and Investec as a graduate analyst.
Current Role as Credit Investments Analyst
Thabo Ndebele currently serves as a Credit Investments Analyst at Investec, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he specializes in analyzing distressed and stressed issuers across Pan-European markets. His responsibilities include performing deep-dive fundamental credit analysis to support principal investment ideas, typically with an investment horizon of 6-12 months. Ndebele's work focuses on investing in Supply Chain Finance programs, specifically targeting financing for stressed issuers.
Previous Experience at Investec
Before his current role, Thabo Ndebele worked at Investec as a Corporate & Investment Banking Graduate Analyst from 2018 to 2019. This position provided him with foundational experience in corporate and investment banking, contributing to his expertise in credit analysis and investment strategies. His time at Investec has been integral to his professional development in the finance sector.
Education and Academic Background
Thabo Ndebele completed his BSc in International Business, Finance & Economics at The University of Manchester from 2015 to 2018. Prior to this, he attended Blessed George Napier Secondary School, where he studied Mathematics, Business Studies, and Information Technology, achieving A level grades from 2008 to 2015. He also spent a year at St Alban's College from 2011 to 2012, further enhancing his educational background in finance and business.
Professional Development at CFA Institute
Thabo Ndebele pursued professional development at the CFA Institute from 2018 to 2022. This program provided him with advanced knowledge and skills in finance and investment analysis, complementing his academic qualifications and enhancing his analytical capabilities in credit investments.
Early Career Experience
Before entering the finance sector, Thabo Ndebele worked as a sales associate at Selfridges in Manchester from 2016 to 2017. This role allowed him to develop customer service skills and gain experience in a retail environment, which contributed to his overall professional growth.