In this newly-created role, Mr Browning will work with the local investment teams to promote Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management’s expertise and services to the fiduciary sector and high net worth private clients.

He will have responsibility for developing existing client relationships and raising awareness of the firm’s suite of award-winning investment services, in addition to the specialist expertise available across the global business.

“Nick is a highly-experienced business development professional and we are excited to see how he builds on our established investment track record to help our client proposition reach its full and significant potential,” said Grahame Lovett, chief executive of Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management offshore.

“He is a valuable addition to our team and his appointment reflects our ambitious plans to continue to grow the business locally.”

Mr Browning has 27 years of experience in the offshore finance industry with extensive knowledge of the local trust and intermediary market. For the last 15 years he has worked in business development at Brewin Dolphin and Ashburton in Jersey.