Strengthening its capability in relation to trust company regulatory obligations, Alex Picot Trust has bolstered its compliance team with key appointments to its compliance team.

Warwick Gill has been appointed to the role of Head of Compliance and Adam Brandie as Compliance Manager.

Warwick Gill takes up the role of Head of Compliance upon his return to Alex Picot Trust’s compliance team after spending 12 months in a role acting as a Key Person for a portfolio of funds for a large local fund administrator. In his new role he oversees the team in providing compliance support to the wider business, he works closely with the Board to design and implement an effective compliance framework that ensures regulatory compliance and contributes to achieving the strategic objectives of the business.

Mr Gill has over 10 years of experience including 8 years with a multi-jurisdictional trust and funds businesses managing the compliance teams. He is a Professional Member of the International Compliance Association, having attained the International Diploma in both Anti-Money Laundering and Governance, Risk & Compliance.

Adam Brandie joined Alex Picot Trust earlier in 2022 as Compliance Manager with a background in Onboarding, Risk and Compliance within both banking and trust company environments.

Hannah Roynon-Jones, Director at Alex Picot Trust said:

“Together Warwick and Adam ensure that we have an experienced and professional team leading our compliance department and their appointments are central to our successful adherence to regulatory obligations as a regulated trust company. Welcoming Warwick back to the business means the transition is seamless and he provides the knowledge we need to move forward. In parallel, Adam’s excellent project and people management skills enhance his experience within compliance, specifically risk mitigation.

“Further appointments to the compliance team during 2022 include Onboarding Assistant Maria Le Voguer who has over three decades of experience working in the finance sector and Janet Pearce, File Reviewer. We now have a full team of professionals working together to ensure a seamless onboarding experience for new clients and ongoing monitoring of our regulatory obligations.”

Alex Picot Trust is 100% privately owned by its Jersey based, former and current, directors.