Anita (Ana Maria) Brand
About Anita (Ana Maria) Brand
Anita Brand is a Delivery Lead in Corporate & Institutional Banking at Investec, where she has worked since 2015. With extensive experience as a Business Analyst, she has implemented process improvements and facilitated team alignment to enhance project delivery.
Work at Investec
Anita Brand currently serves as the Delivery Lead for Corporate & Institutional Banking at Investec, a position she has held since 2020. Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior Business Analyst at Investec from 2011 to 2014 and again from 2015 until now. Her responsibilities include facilitating daily stand-ups, biweekly retrospectives, and planning sessions to ensure team alignment. She has implemented process improvements that have enhanced cost effectiveness and time savings in project delivery.
Education and Expertise
Anita Brand has a diverse educational background. She studied at the Insurance Institute of South Africa, earning a Certificate of Proficiency in Life Insurance in 2000. She also completed a Diploma in Business Analysis at the Faculty Training Institute from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she attended Wits Business School for a Management Development Program from 2004 to 2005. Earlier, she achieved a Matric Certificate from Florida Park High between 1986 and 1990, and obtained two certificates in Public Relations/Image Management from Damelin Management School in 1991 and 1992.
Background
Anita Brand began her career as a Business Analyst at Clientele Life, where she worked from 2003 to 2007. She then transitioned to IDI Technology Services Pvt. Ltd for a brief period in 2008 before joining Investec. Her experience spans various roles in business analysis, focusing on effective communication and issue resolution with product owners and stakeholders.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Anita Brand has developed and maintained positive working relationships with designers, developers, and stakeholders. She has played a crucial role in analyzing and troubleshooting delivery issues to maintain project timelines and quality standards. Her contributions have led to enhanced team productivity and project success.