business & finance
Paul Gonzalez-Morgan
Joshua Reuben
Stephen Ball
New Appointments: Barclays Wealth Gibraltar Barclays Wealth in Gibraltar has announced three significant appointments to bolster its Intermediary and Premier Banking propositions. Joshua Reuben and Stephen Ball join as Relationship Managers for Wealth Intermediaries and Paul Gonzalez-Morgan will take on the role of Premier Relationship Manager, for Premier Banking. In addition, Barclays Wealth announced the promotion of eight employees in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the business. Franco Cassar, Country Manager of Barclays Wealth Gibraltar said: “Barclays Wealth is a leading employer in the Gibraltar economy with a work force of over a 140. Our goal is to attract and retain the very best talent in the sector. Whether it’s bringing on board key industry players or developing our existing employees, the calibre of our staff is testament to our increasingly significant position in the marketplace. “Economies around the world as well as the wealth management industry have experienced a period of turbulence but Barclays Wealth in Gibraltar has prospered thanks to both the quality of our people and our holistic offering of investment and banking services.” Paul Gonzalez-Morgan joined the Premier Banking team led by Derek Sene, Head of Personal Banking, at the beginning of February. He joins Barclays Wealth from NatWest in Gibraltar where he has worked for almost 10 years, most recently as a Premium Banking Relationship Manager. Managing a large portfolio of clients has given him invaluable experience in delivering exceptional client service and building and maintaining business relationships — qualities
Ship’s Officer Training Opportunity Would you like a career where you are paid while you take a degree; you get the chance to travel the world all expenses paid; time off is measured in weeks and months — not just days; your days are challenging and rewarding; you can quickly gain responsibility and a salary to match; there is a lifetime of personal development opportunities? The Maritime Industry is a vigorous and expanding one and the need for suitable qualified people is ever increasing.
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which Barclays Wealth values strongly. Joshua Reuben started in his role in February and is part of the Intermediaries team reporting to Carlos Garcia, Head of Intermediaries. Joshua has over 10 years’ experience working in various roles in the international markets in London, on Wall Street and in Toronto. Most recently, he worked as a financial controller at a private equity firm in Gibraltar and has previously worked as an Assistant Portfolio Accountant at a Wall Street firm where he prepared
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Barclays Wealth in Gibraltar has prospered thanks to both the quality of our people and our holistic offering of investment and banking services
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To encourage and promote these opportunities, the Government of Gibraltar, in partnership with the Oil Companies operating in Gibraltar, are offering scholarships for young people wishing to gain international qualifications as a Sea-going Deck or Engineer Officer on a merchant ship. The three-year training package, tenable as from September 2011, will combine theoretical studies at a college in the UK as well as structured practical experience on sea-going cargo and/or passenger ships engaged in worldwide travels. Subject to successfully completing written and oral examinations, candidates will attain a UKMCA Certificate of Competency as an Officer-inCharge of a Watch.
portfolio valuations, financial statements, and calculations of period NAV for Hedge Funds and Fund of Funds with an investment value up to $1 billion. Joshua graduated from Lubin School of Business Pace University New York. He said that he was “overjoyed” when offered the opportunity to join Barclays Wealth and hopes to bring outstanding service to clients and to become an ambassador for Barclays Wealth in Gibraltar. Stephen Ball joined the Barclays Wealth Intermediaries team at the end of February, also reporting to Carlos Garcia. Stephen brings over two decades of experience working in the banking, finance and asset management sectors. He joins from the Commercial Property and Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) servicing team at Barclays Capital where he was instrumental in the successful operation of a Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) portfolio of over £500 million. He said he is “delighted” to be joining the Intermediaries team in Gibraltar and is excited by the challenges and opportunities ahead. n
This is an internationally recognised qualification and will enable the holder to apply for a post not only in Gibraltar but throughout the maritime world. Applications and information regarding qualifiying requirements, the course and life at sea may be obtained from the Department of Education & Training Tel: 20078201 or the Department of Shipping Tel: 20046862. Further info may also be obtained by visiting the careers at sea website http://www.careersatsea.org/lifestyle.asp Applications must be received by the Department of Education and Training at 23 Queensway by Friday 11th March 2011.
GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE • MARCH 2011