Simon Rowe

• Led updates and enhancements to Group Trust policies and procedures in addtion to the Guernsey Trust Procedure Manual;
• Assisted with Group Trust's strategic move towards its group Target Operating Model;
• Led project to update and roll out Financial Crime Periodic Review process integrating technology into the process;
• Integral role in the CS Acquistion during 2022/2023;
• Assist COO & Group Head of Trust with operational matters ranging from corporate governance, to
• Key liaison with Group Compliance and Internal Audit;
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TCT Reviewer, Manager & Senior Manager - Front Line Risk Management and perioidc review process assisting with team personnel management;

led large team with Project Odin

Assisted with pre acquistion due diligence project for DB acquitions

Assisted Bermuda with HSBC pre-aquistion due diligence project

Assisted Bermuda with TCT review process to identify problems and find solutions to bring back on track

• Various confidential tasks in relation to the control and examination of persons and goods entering and leaving the Bailiwick of Guernsey for prohibited and restricted goods
• Various roles undertaken in conjunction with the Operations Branch and Financial Investigation Units who are responsible for the specialist investigation of serious crimes including drug trafficking & commercial smuggling and money laundering
• Role involved the collation, development and dissemination of financial intelligence received through the Suspicious Transaction Reporting regime and through other means all with a view to enabling the GBA to meet its objectives in respect of the Bailiwick's financial crime strategy

• Responsible for a portfolio of clients comprising 20 entities within a group including writing up minutes, bank transfers, opening bank accounts, organising leases, selling properties, organising bank loans, liaising with the clients etc.
• Management of a team of 3 administrators responsible for the administration of assets in the region of £250m ensuring that projects were completed on time and within budget
• Reported to a sole Engagement Director in relation to the administration of client structures specialising in UK Property Development
• Ensured the quality and timeliness of the work undertaken
• Oversaw the development and maintenance of the client relationships and staff
• Management of the team from a personnel aspect including coaching and development, appraisals, conflict and performance management
• Part of the Praxis Mentoring Panel who were responsible for overseeing and developing the mentoring scheme within Praxis, as well as taking an active role in the development of internal procedures and systems
• Also undertook a Personal Development Programme which included training in assertiveness, delegation, supervision, the coaching and development, motivation, dealing with conflict and personal effectiveness

• Assisted audit seniors with the planning and completion of various audits in a range of different industries
• Prepared financial statements
• Became involved in the internal review process of the Company's fiduciary department
• Moved to the Trust department where our candidate was responsible for the administration of a portfolio of 250 clients reporting to managers and directors