STANDARD Bank Offshore has appointed Ian Hamilton as director of institutional banking, a role in which he will lead the bank’s delivery of offshore financial services to professional intermediaries and institutions.
John Coyle, chief executive officer of Standard Bank Isle of Man, said, “Ian’s extensive knowledge and experience within the local market, particularly his existing links with trust and corporate service providers, ensures that he is well positioned to lead our institutional banking team.
“Ian’s proven commitment to strong relationship management will certainly enhance our already high standard of service. We welcome him on board.”
Ian Hamilton said of his appointment: “I am delighted to be joining Standard Bank and I’m very much looking forward to drawing on my skills and knowledge to drive forward the institutional banking offering.”
Mr Hamilton has over 24 years experience in the local banking industry, having commenced his career with Barclays Bank where he remained for 14 years. He joins Standard Bank from Anglo Irish Bank Isle of Man where he was head of corporate treasury and a board director.
Ian is a Fellow of the Institute of Financial Services (Fifs) and has a degree in Financial Services from the University of Manchester. He also holds the ACIB, the Diploma in Trust and Estate Practice, the Investment Advice Certificate and the Institute of Directors Certificate and Diploma in Company Direction.
Mr Hamilton was born in the Isle of Man, is the retiring President of the Isle of Man branch of the IFS School of Finance and is a council member of the Isle of Man Bankers Association.
