A trusted adviser for high-net-worth families - and a renowned team player, down to his mini-rugby boots…

A senior member of the Private Banking Leadership Team, Chris has over 30 years’ banking experience since joining the Bank in the early 1990s. In addition to spending 3 years offshore in the Isle of Man, Chris has held many senior roles in Financial Planning, Investment Management and Private Banking. He is certified in Private Client Investment Advice and Management by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and believes that the key to building positive relationships with clients is excellent service and advice - something that makes him a highly trusted adviser to high-net-worth families across several business sectors. A former rugby player, Chris has now finally hung up his (mini) coaching boots to become an avid supporter of the game at all levels.

A wide breadth of high-level experience - and an equally busy home and social life…

Having joined the Bank in 1993, Wendy has garnered an extensive breadth of experience across various roles within Branch Banking, Mortgages and Executive Banking. As well as running a team of Private Banking Managers, Wendy manages a portfolio of professional and business clients and has been a relationship manager for 20 years with unrivalled knowledge of self-build projects and complex lending in particular. Renowned for strong personal relationships with clients, Wendy holds the Certificate in Investment Management, Certificate in Financial Services, Advanced Certificate in Mortgages Advice, and the Certificate in Securities. Away from work, she cherishes family time, walking, reading, and has recently started playing netball again after some time away from the court.

Building impressive networks with partners from the business and professional sectors. And also keeping a keen eye on junior football…

A key member of the Private Banking Leadership Team, David manages a team of experienced Private Banking Managers based in Belfast. He also handles his own portfolio of high-net-worth clients. Since joining the Bank in 1999, David built up a wide range of experience until devoting his skills to dealing with complex personal lending proposals in Private Banking since 2011. David’s undoubted main strength is offering expert advice on internal and external networks with referral partners from the business, corporate and professional sectors. Away from work, he is a keen sports fan and also treasurer of his local junior football club where his two sons play and where you’ll frequently find him on the side-lines offering - as he says himself - even more expert advice.

Driven by working out detailed, tailored advice for her clients - and then working out even more in the gym…

Louise joined the Bank in 1999 and spent the first 9 years in Branch Banking. She was then appointed as a Senior Mortgage Consultant where she gained extensive lending experience over 10 years. Time spent in that role also enabled Louise to gain a wealth of experience in establishing the precise needs of her clients. Since 2018, Louise has been a Private Banking Manager, having been attracted to the role as a way to provide an even more detailed financial service and, indeed, to build lifelong relationships with existing and prospective clients in every aspect of personal banking. In her spare time, Louise likes to visit the gym and spend time with her family.

Praise for her sterling work in Financial Services comes from clients, colleagues - and also from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II…

Melissa joined the Bank in 1998 and has since worked across many different areas - predominantly in the branch network. She joined the Private Banking team in 2019 bringing significant experience from her time spent within branches and as an Operations Manager. Melissa is renowned for her ability to build strong relationships with customers and to help them with their financial priorities whether that be buying a home, a holiday getaway or detailing retirement options. To cap her work achievements, Melissa was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to Financial Services in the Queen’s Honours List in 2020. Away from the job, she likes nothing more than a ramble with her family - and continually boosting her step count.

A highly versatile adviser, confidante - and taxi driver for her sporting sons…

Gillian has over 20 years of high-level banking experience since joining the Bank in December 1998. She has enjoyed various roles within that time, including Mortgage Consultant, Executive Banking Manager, Team Leader, Branch Manager and now as a Private Banking Manager managing a portfolio of high-net-worth clients who enjoy a totally bespoke service to help them manage their everyday banking, borrowing and investment needs - from buying their first home to retirement planning. Gillian is also a busy Mum to two boys and spends many evenings and Saturdays driving them to and from football matches and cheering from the side-lines. Gillian also loves long walks in the countryside with her family and dog Bleu.

Highly experienced and respected, and a go-to adviser over more than one generation…

Sharon has an enviable record of working at the very forefront of the Northern Ireland banking and financial services sector for many years. Within the Bank, since joining in 1994, she has worked as a Mortgage Consultant and Executive Banking Manager before joining the Private Banking team in 2010. Since then, Sharon’s clients have come to know her as a highly trusted adviser - friendly, knowledgeable and totally dedicated to defining and developing strategies to meet their short-term and long-term life goals. Indeed, many of the clients she has worked with have introduced family members and colleagues so that they too can benefit from her expertise. Away from work, Sharon enjoys travelling and spending quality time with her daughters and granddaughter.

Immersed in her clients’ major financial decisions - which she plans on her early seaside strolls…

Margaret has first-hand of experience at every level of banking since she joined the Bank as a part-time cashier in 1989. Soon after, she then became a Mortgage Consultant and later took on the role of Executive Banking Manager before becoming a Private Banking Manager. Colleagues and clients regard Margaret as exceptionally highly motivated and thoroughly customer focused. She emphasises her role as a financial partner who is immersed in her clients’ major financial decisions, from house purchase to retirement or to inheritance planning with wealth partners. With two sons who have played football from an early age, Margaret has been a dedicated supporter every Saturday from the side- lines. An early riser, she loves morning walks along the seafront to set her up for her working day.

Energetic Siobhan is known for her mantra: ‘Do a job that you love and you’ll never work a day in your life’…

Siobhan joined the Bank in 1995 after graduating from Ulster University with a BSc in Computer Science. Before moving to Private Banking in 2008, she held a number of varied roles including those of Agri Business Manager and Business Banking Manager. Looking after her customers is what Siobhan enjoys best, working closely with high-net-worth clients to help them realise their financial goals. Siobhan thrives in a busy working environment and has acquired ILM Level 5 in Leadership and Management and is an Associate member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. She is also a mum of two as well as a keen cyclist and a somewhat reluctant runner.

For Ciara, delivering a professional, expert and friendly service is music to her ears…

Ciara has worked for the Bank for over 25 years. She joined the Private Banking Team in 2010 having spent the first part of her career in roles such as Executive Banking Manager, Regulated Mortgage Consultant, Branch Manager and Personal Banker. Ciara enjoys getting to know her clients thoroughly to build strong relationships and to ensure that she understands and meets their financial goals perfectly. She delivers a professional, accessible and friendly service across everything from everyday banking needs to more complex lending requirements. Outside of work, Ciara loves spending time with her family, walking her dog, hiking in the Mournes and attending live concerts.

Hugely experienced, Allison is known for building successful relationships with her clients - and letting her creative side shine through as well…

Allison has worked for the Bank since 1994. As well as time spent in Branch Banking, she previously worked as a Financial Adviser and Mortgage Consultant before taking up her role in Private Banking in 2010. She is both CeMAP and CeFA qualified and is a passionate believer in spending time getting to know her Private Banking clients in order to understand their financial needs and ambitions and to help them with their all-important financial decisions. Outside of work, Allison enjoys visiting the gym, taking walks with her dog and also spending time dabbling in the creative arts.

A rich array of experience - and a passion for friends, family and fitness…

Gail began her banking career with the Bank in 2007, where she worked across the Branch Network. Having gained extensive experience in retail banking, Gail then joined the Private Banking Team in August 2019. Given her rich array of experience, Gail provides valued support to the Private Banking Managers and is committed to delivering exceptional customer experience to Private Banking clients. In her spare time, she enjoys boxercise classes, is a keen walker and loves spending time with her family and friends.

Navigating evolving financial landscapes during the week - and local waters at the weekend…

Having joined the Bank in 2003, Natalie has since worked extensively across our Branch Network, Contact Centre and Sales Team. She graduated from the Institute of Banking through University College Dublin with a Professional Diploma in Financial Services and has been a member of the Private Banking team since 2015. Natalie enjoys the rapport and relationships that she is able to build with our high-net-worth clients on a daily basis. She is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to our clients as they navigate through their day-to-day financial needs. And with a young family and a keen passion for boating, in her free time Natalie can also be found navigating around the winding Lough Erne waterways.

Widely experienced, Amanda is both highly customer-focused - and a hugely supportive team player…

Amanda has over 25 years financial services experience since starting with the Bank in 1994. Since then she has worked extensively in our Customer Service Centre and across our branch banking network. In 2020, Amanda joined the Private Banking team and currently supports client needs and Private Banking Managers within the Advisory Team, which gives valued support to the team and exceptional service to clients. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys walking and socialising with friends and family.