In her new role, Ms McConnell will manage a range of client portfolios, providing trustee and administration services to clients required to defer their bonuses for regulatory or company-specific reasons.

Tania Bearryman, head of Performance and Reward Management at Intertrust, said: “Melissa’s expertise and wealth of knowledge of the industry is a great asset to our ever-growing business. Her ideas and plans will have a positive impact on our team and clients alike.”

Ms McConnell, who holds both STEP and ICSA Diplomas, added: “Intertrust has a great reputation for delivering a very high level of client service and I’m looking forward to building on this with the clients of the Deferred Compensation team.”