Local stockbroking firm, Prescient Securities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Abdur Amod as Head of Technology, effective immediately. In this role, Abdur will lead the firm’s technology strategy, driving innovation across platforms, systems, and data infrastructure.
Stephen Heath, CEO of Prescient Securities, congratulated Abdur on his new role: “Abdur has consistently delivered innovative solutions that have strengthened our operations and client offering. His depth of knowledge and technical expertise allows us to operate seamlessly and with confidence in an increasingly digital world”.
Since joining the Prescient Securities team just over a year ago, Abdur has shown a remarkable ability to adapt quickly, problem-solve with impact, and proactively engage with our Exco team on opportunities to enhance, innovate, and mitigate risk. He has been instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the firm’s investment systems, developing data feeds with S&P, JSE, IRESS, and Swordfish, and architecting scalable software solutions. His willingness to share knowledge and mentor junior colleagues has further distinguished him, earning respect across the business and accelerating his progression into leadership.
“Abdur’s expertise makes him the ideal leader to drive our technology vision forward. We are confident that under his guidance, Prescient Securities will continue to build a leading-edge technology platform for our clients,” added Heath.
With over a decade of experience in software development and technology leadership within financial services, Abdur has held senior roles at Futuregrowth Asset Management, Old Mutual Investment Group, and Sage Alchemex. He brings extensive experience in data engineering, AI, quantitative modelling, and investment software development.
Abdur holds a BSc in Information Technology, Mathematics, and Computer Science from the University of Cape Town and has passed the CFA Level 1 exam. He is proficient in C#, ASP .NET, Angular, Python, DevOps, cloud computing, and API design.
“I’m excited to take on this role and help drive Prescient Securities’ technology journey,” said Abdur. “Our focus is on delivering innovative, client-focused solutions and building the next generation of investment technology.”
Abdur’s promotion aligns with Prescient Securities’ mission to attract top-tier talent, continue to positively contribute to the South African economy and uphold its position as a trusted stockbroking partner in the financial markets.