She has led teams administrating offshore structures for corporate clients including employee benefit plans, funds and special purpose vehicles as well as ultra-high net worth individuals.

Mrs O'Rourke said: “I’m delighted to be joining the Aztec Group to lead their growing Corporate Services team in Jersey. It’s exciting to be part of a truly independent, dynamic and owner managed business. Aztec has a fantastic reputation, some of the most pre-eminent European fund managers as its clients, great people and quality processes.”

Edward Moore, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at the Aztec Group, said: “I am thrilled to announce Geraldine’s appointment at the Group, following a strategic decision to grow our Corporate Services offering in line with existing client demand and to seek out new opportunities across our jurisdictional footprint. Geraldine has a proven and distinguished track record at Abacus in establishing, leading and growing a high quality diversified Corporate Service provider, supporting many global leading institutional brands.”