Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Cricket
Cycling
Running
Additional Information
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Keelan Metzer

Keelan Metzer

Johannesburg

Summary

Detail-orientated and analytically skilled law graduate with a corporate background in Compliance and Risk, I am now actively pursuing my greatest passion, seeking to enter the coffee industry. My passion in sustainable and ethical coffee manufacturing and in building strong relationships with farmers in ethical sourcing, supply chain transparency and environmental stewardship drives this passion.


Eager to contribute to organisations who prioritize sustainability, fair trade and high quality production in the global landscape.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Compliance Officer

Investec Ltd.
Johannesburg
09.2024 - 05.2025

As a Compliance Officer and Compliance Administrator at Investec, I have developed strong skills in regulatory compliance, risk assessment and policy execution.

Furthermore, my responsibilities

included supporting program's, conducting audits, identifying and mitigating compliance risks, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and providing administrative support in managing compliance documentation and employee development.

Candidate Attorney

Velosa & Associates Inc
07.2023 - 10.2023

Conducting thorough research on a variety of legal matters and drafting legal opinions.

Preparing legal documents including contracts, agreements, and pleadings.

Handling administrative duties related to legal cases, such as file management and paperwork.

Participating in all required internal and external meetings. Ensuring all legal documents and actions comply with laws and regulations.

Manager of Operations

BodyBack SA
01.2018 - 11.2022

As Operational Manager I effectively managed a team of over 70 trainers, by conducting weekly courses focused on enhancing trainer-client relationship management.

Leading the interviewing and hiring process for new trainers and guiding the client-trainer relationship to ensure the achievement of overall health and well-being of both trainer and client in reaching desired objectives.


Education

Bachelor of Laws - Legal

IIE Varsity College
Sandton, South Africa
04.2001 -

Higher Certificate in Legal Studies - Legal Studies

IIE Varsity College
Sandton
04.2001 -

Diploma in Sports Science - Health And Fitness

National Academy of Sports Medicine
USA
04.2001 -

Skills

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Exceptional Business Writing

Legal Research and Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Policy Development/Implementation Training and Development People Management

Business Acumen

Innovative Entrepreneurial

Documentation Filing

Customer Relationship Management

SOFT SKILLS

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills Motivation

Emotional Intelligence Empathy

Leadership Team Management

Conflict Resolution

Commitment Determination

Punctuality Planning Organization Critical Thinking Problem solving Attention to Detail Adaptability Flexibility Stress Management Professional Ethical

Cricket

Played at semi-professional level in  The UK

Premier League Level in Gauteng

Traveled India playing various Tournements

Cycling

Completed two Cape Town Argus tours as well as two 94.7 Joburg rides

Running

Competed the Cape Town Marathon in 2023

Additional Information

References


Marco Ferreira

Director, Bodyback Fitness

marco@bodyback.co.za

+27 74 811 3365


David Rozen

General Manager, Simon Workwear david.r@mweb.co.za +27 83 677 1108


Zita Delgado (Director| Notary | Conveyancer

011 3264143

zita@veloosainc.co.za



Timeline

Compliance Officer

Investec Ltd.
09.2024 - 05.2025

Candidate Attorney

Velosa & Associates Inc
07.2023 - 10.2023

Manager of Operations

BodyBack SA
01.2018 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Laws - Legal

IIE Varsity College
04.2001 -

Higher Certificate in Legal Studies - Legal Studies

IIE Varsity College
04.2001 -

Diploma in Sports Science - Health And Fitness

National Academy of Sports Medicine
04.2001 -
Keelan Metzer