Alternative finance provider the Sancus BMS Group has announced that Matt Watson will become its Managing Director on 1 July.
Matt is replacing Simon Brown in overseeing the firm's operations in Guernsey, following Simon’s decision to take a career break.
Matt will perform a dual role leading both Sancus and Amberton Asset Management, where he currently oversees capital markets. His brief at Sancus is to expand the firm’s footprint in Guernsey.
Guernsey-born Matt worked for stockbroker Collins Stewart in London prior to moving back to the island to set up fund manager Spearpoint’s Guernsey office and stockbroking desk.
He remained with the company following its purchase by Brooks Macdonald in 2012, becoming a Director with the newly formed company.
Matt has held the position of Managing Director of Capital Markets at Amberton Asset Management since September 2016.