UBS Jersey is proud to announce outstanding exam results for two members of staff.
Client Advisor Assistant John Pipon has achieved 1st Class Honours in the BSc (Hons) International Financial Services degree. Trust Officer Frankie de la Cour has been awarded his STEP Diploma in International Trust Management with a Distinction.
The STEP Diploma is the global industry standard covering the essentials of international trust principles and practice. It is delivered in association with Alliance Manchester Business School and is a collaboration between STEP, the International Trust Companies Association and CLT International.
The 2-year BSc (Hons) International Financial Services degree is run by the Jersey International Business School and has been designed to provide students with a broad and comprehensive understanding of international financial services. The degree is awarded by the University of Buckingham and features a unique Undergraduate Employment Programme that provides students with the opportunity to work in paid employment two days a week for the duration of their studies. UBS Jersey has been supporting Mr Pipon through the undergraduate programme and he is now a full-time employee in the Private Clients team.
Mr Pipon, who also completed his CISI Investment Advice Diploma whilst studying for his degree, is now using his knowledge and studies to aid him in his role at UBS. He is pursuing a career with the company in private wealth management and is furthering his studies by also working towards the CISI Private Client Investment Advice & Management qualification.
Mr de la Cour also completed the BSc (Hons) International Financial Services with a 2:1 back in 2015. He was then employed by UBS Trustees (Jersey) as a Trust Officer. His recent STEP qualification has increased his knowledge of the Trust industry and has helped him grow in confidence within his role. The company will now be able to give him more responsibility and increased exposure to complex markets.
Michael Clarke, Head of Private Clients, UBS Jersey, says:
‘We are delighted for both John and Frankie at the outstanding results that they have achieved. They are a credit to UBS and we will continue to support them as they move forward in their careers. Frankie’s qualification has allowed UBS Trustees to task him with the administration of more complex trust structures. John’s qualification provides a sound academic platform and John joins our Private Clients team at a very exciting time as we continue to grow our local business and offer world-class wealth management solutions to Jersey residents.’