Maria Khan has been hired to help the bank continue to identify opportunities to develop new solutions and meet evolving client needs.
Maria has a history of strategic innovation and digital development within the banking sector. She was Director of Product & Digital at Tandem Bank and before that worked for JPMorgan Chase and NatWest Group.
She said: “Weatherbys has a 250-year history and is well known for its face-to-face, highly personal banking service, but it has invested heavily in recent years to ensure it continues to exceed expectations from clients who increasingly want an outstanding digital experience, too. This is something that continues to evolve, and the fact that this Chief Product Officer position is an executive-level role tells you something about the bank’s priorities.”
Senior Private Banker Michael Juby is the fourth new banker to join the business this year after management unveiled ambitious plans to double in size in five years.
He has spent his 30-year career focusing on high and ultra-high-net-worth clients, firstly at HSBC Private Bank and then with Citi. Most recently he worked for Citi’s Wealth at Work division, responsible for a portfolio of law firm clients. Michael holds the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP) and the Investment Advice Diploma. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, demonstrating his credentials as a high-quality adviser able to meet a broad range of client needs.
He said: “It’s an exciting time to be joining Weatherbys, which has significant strength in several areas of the wealth market, looking after entrepreneurs, senior corporate figures and sports stars, as well as traditional estate owners. Weatherbys already has a notable presence in the market for senior lawyers and I am keen to help grow that franchise in particular. One thing all these clients have in common is an appreciation of attentive and expert care, alongside high-quality tailored advice. This is something that aligns with my own values.”
Weatherbys Head of Private Clients Oliver Barnett said: “These hires show our commitment to continue delivering the best service possible as the business grows. We’re ensuring our Private Bankers have a limited number of clients to care for and are looking at how best to serve those clients as their expectations and needs change.”