Rachael Bajard has joined the Sancus team in the island.

Rachael joins as business development manager, responsible for Isle of Man client relationships and new business.

She has more than 20 years of experience within the international banking and investment arena, having advised a diverse portfolio of global high-networth clients in Switzerland, the UK as well as locally on island.

Rachael is a Chartered Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and holds a Level 6 certificate in Private Client Investment Advice and Management.

Sancus BMS Group is an alternative financial company specialising locally in secured lending.

Mike Hennessy, managing director of Sancus (IOM) Ltd said: ’We are delighted to welcome Rachael to the Isle of Man team, enhancing our skillset across the group.

’Following recent restructuring and continued investment in our customer funding platforms we are looking at significant growth prospects in both offshore and onshore business in 2017.

’Expanding our Isle of Man office ensures we have the resources in place to support this.’