Since 1964, our entrepreneurial roots have formed the core of our business values.
These values shape the way we support today’s entrepreneurs, business owners and executives at every stage of their lives.
Compagnie d'Investissements et de Gestion Privée offers a comprehensive one-stop-shop solution made for entrepreneurs who are looking for trusted partners capable of delivering institutional grade services that work.
Our services are based on meeting our clients’ specific needs:
At CIGP, we take the time to understand the needs and objectives of your family and your firm.
Our product specialists and advisors focus on creating the appropriate tailored strategies based on the specific market challenges you face, to achieve wealth creation and financial security. We favour diversified strategies, with high liquidity profiles that fit the long-term objectives of a matriarch/patriarch.
To effectively overcome the complex and sophisticated challenges you face, you need more than a simple service provider.
You need a business partner that shares your objectives and values.
You need CIGP.
Our story starts three entrepreneurial generations ago in 1964.
CIGP’s founding idea united a small number of families bound by common values and a shared history into an innovative structure that could provide independent, unbiased and effective solutions to some of the multiple challenges families and entrepreneurs face.
Under the leadership of our Chairman, Riccardo Tattoni, Société Financière Privée SA, CIGP’s predecessor, was incorporated in Geneva, Switzerland, as an asset management and brokerage firm. Over the years, the company expanded to become a private bank, later renamed Société Bancaire Privée SA, today listed on the Zurich Stock Exchange.
CIGP took its modern form in 2007, after Société Bancaire Privée SA was sold to Banca Profilo SpA, an Italian banking group.
Our skills and expertise mean that along with our clients, we have successfully risen to the challenge of economic cycles and the transition between generations.
In 2011, under the management of our third generation, led by Luciano Tattoni and Nicolas Costa, CIGP established an office in Hong Kong, where Hugues de Saint Seine joined in 2012. Since then, CIGP went through a series of major developments to offer full-fledged, high-end and tailored financial services globally.
By continuously evolving and developing our services, we meet the needs of ambitious entrepreneurs and family heads looking for an expert team to combine private banking services with investment banking and financial advisory on a global scale.
Today, CIGP’s activities span across three continents and five locations and is constituted of more than 30 experienced investment professionals dedicated to adding value to clients all over the world.
Our team works every day to help our clients meet their objectives and exceed their expectations. Combining best-in-class, independent investment advice with our unique perspective and principled approach, they offer personalized support at every stage of the journey.
Luciano is a member of the Executive Senior Management of our Group. Luciano is the Managing Partner and a Board Member of CIGP Hong Kong, which he co-founded. He is co-responsible for the management and development of CIGP Group’s activities. Luciano is a voting member of the Investment Committee, being co-responsible for CIGP’s asset allocation and investment strategy. He also co-manages and co-leads CIGP Group’s Investment Banking activities.
Prior to joining CIGP Group, Luciano worked in the investment banking industry in London and Zurich for Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and JP Morgan. As an investment professional approved by the UK Financial Services Authority, he advised various private and institutional clients in the context of Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity and Debt Capital markets as well as Private Equity transactions. Prior to his investment banking experience, Luciano began his career in private banking with Lombard Odier Darier Hentsch & Cie in 2001.
Luciano is a Responsible Officer and a Manager in Charge registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
In addition to his role at CIGP, Luciano is a director of several regulated financial companies, investment funds, family foundations and other business-related companies. He is active in various investor and leadership networks, including the Young Presidents’ Organization.
He attended the University of St. Gallen, graduating with a Master’s degree in Economics and Finance.
He is fluent in Italian, French, English and German, proficient in Spanish.
Nicolas is a member of the Executive Senior Management of our Group. He is a member of the Board of CIGP and Partner of CIGP Hong Kong which he co-founded, as well as our Dubai and London offices. He is co-responsible for the management and strategic and commercial development of CIGP Group’s activities and entities, and is responsible for its Legal Affairs. Nicolas is a voting member of the Investment Committee.
Prior to joining CIGP, Nicolas has had extensive experience with first-tier law firms in Geneva. His last role was with Borel & Barbey, where he focused on banking and asset management related litigation, and advised on regulatory matters as well as corporate finance transactions. He has also worked as external legal counsel and Board member to numerous Swiss-based family offices. In addition, his prior experiences include working for the Private Bank & Wealth Planning arm of UBS Group and Swissquote Bank. He began his career with the investment bank Warburg, Dillon & Read in 2000.
In addition to his activities at CIGP, Nicolas is a director of several regulated financial companies, investment funds, family foundations and other business-related companies.
Nicolas attended both Geneva University and Zurich University’s Law School, graduating with a Master’s degree in Law. Nicolas holds a degree in Economics & Accounting.
Nicolas is an Attorney-at-Law, admitted to the Geneva bar. He is Representative and a Manager in Charge registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
He is fluent in French, English and proficient in German and Italian.
Hugues is a member of the Executive Senior Management of our Group. He is a voting member of the Investment Committee, where he is co-responsible for CIGP’s asset allocation and investment strategy. Hugues also co-manages and co-leads CIGP Group’s Investment Banking activities.
Prior to joining CIGP, Hugues worked as a UK Financial Services Authority approved investment professional in London and Paris for Credit Suisse, ABN Amro, Rothschild and BNP Paribas where he started his career in 2002. In these roles, Hugues advised various corporate clients and private equity sponsors in the context of M&A and Leveraged Finance transactions.
Hugues is a Responsible Officer and Manager in Charge registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
He attended HEC Business School in Paris, graduating with a Master’s degree in Finance.
He is fluent in French and English, and proficient in Spanish.
Raphael is CIGP Group’s CFO.
He is responsible for the oversight of our financial, risk and administrative operations, as well as for the Group’s overall financial infrastructure.
Raphael is a Swiss certified banker with a long-standing experience in the financial sector as CFO, off-the-board secretary, COO and CEO of a leading Swiss private bank listed on the Swiss stock exchange. Additionally, he has extensive experience in trading precious metals.
Raphael holds a federal diploma as a Swiss-certified banking expert, as well as a Swiss federal certificate of competence in management.
He is fluent in French and English, and proficient in Italian and German.
Andrew is a voting member of the Investment Committee and is responsible for the overall portfolio construction and asset allocation of our Group as well as heading up our internal Asset Management and Research practices.
Prior to joining CIGP, Andrew was Director of Research for Accumulus Capital Management, a New York based asset manager with assets in excess of US$700m. In addition to his role at Accumulus Capital Management, Andrew was concurrently acting as Managing Director responsible for the overall management, with a focus on asset allocation and investment selection, of the Sassoon Family Office, a Swiss based single family office. Before this, Andrew was a Portfolio Manager at Elystone Capital, a multi-family office and wealth manager, based in Geneva with assets in excess of US$1B.
Andrew has also taken several active roles advising investment companies on best practices, as well as helping and coordinating the research effort of a global network of family offices.
Andrew is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
Andrew holds a double B.A. Major in Politics & International and Global Studies from Brandeis University as well as a minor in Economics.
Andrew is fluent in French and English.
Pierre is a board member and managing director of CIGP UK where he oversees the Group’s two core activities, Investment Banking and Wealth & Asset Management. Pierre sits on the Investment Committee.
Pierre has over 18 years of experience in investment banking in senior roles focusing on credit and emerging markets, specifically for Africa, Europe and the Middle East. He was previously at Standard Chartered Bank where he served as head of the London leveraged finance and EMEA financial sponsors teams, originating and executing special situations financing transactions. Prior to joining Standard Chartered, Pierre worked at Credit Suisse’s Investment Banking Division in London, as a member of the financial sponsors group, financing and advising on private equity and leverage buyouts transactions. He began his career covering emerging and developing markets during his tenures at the International Monetary Fund in Washington D.C. and Rothschild Bank in Paris.
Pierre graduated from HEC Business School in Paris with a Master’s degree in Economics. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the American University of Beirut.
He is fluent in English, French and Arabic and proficient in Spanish.
Alberto is a Managing Director of our Group and responsible for supervising our Italian operations and for contributing to our Continental European business development, based in Milan. Alberto sits on the Investment Committee.
Alberto has over 15 years’ experience in originating, engineering and executing sophisticated strategic transactions across industries and geographies for both an advisory boutique firm and a prominent listed investment holding. Prior to joining CIGP, Alberto worked – most recently in capacity of Senior Advisor – at Palazzari & Turries Ltd. in both Hong Kong and Italy, part of Tamburi Investment Partners S.p.A., where he specialized in debt and equity investment, M&A, build-up projects, joint ventures, restructurings and strategic partnerships. Prior to such experience, he worked with Value Partners in Italy.
Additionally, Alberto co-authored in 2008 the 17th AIFI (the Italian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association) Equity Investment Book titled “II Secondary Private Equity”.
Alberto attended Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi in Italy graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s degree in Management.
He is fluent in English, Italian and intermediate in French.
Nicolas is a Partner – Wealth Management with CIGP, where he focuses his efforts on managing and actively advising his clients, while also developing new client relationships both in Asia and Europe. Nicolas also spends time helping CIGP managing its existing Client-base.
Prior to joining CIGP, Nicolas worked over 25 years in the Private Banking and Wealth Management industry. He started his career in the mid-nineties as a Relationship Manager and investment specialist with the Investment Team UOB (now BNP Paribas) based in Geneva. Nicolas continued his career with Banque Pictet & Cie from 1999, as a Private Banker and Portfolio Manager, before moving to Hong Kong in 2002 to take over its Asian operations and covering North Asian clients. His last position was Alternate Chief Executive of Banque Pictet & Cie in Hong Kong. Beside his responsibilities at the Branch (Hong Kong) level, Nicolas was acting as Managing Director, Market Group Head.
Nicolas holds a Bachelor of Art in Economics from the Webster University, Geneva, and a Swiss Federal Diploma of Financial Analyst and Portfolio Manager. He is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
He is fluent in French and English.
Xuan-Lam heads CIGP’s Private Wealth Management and leads CIGP’s Relationship Managers’ team. Whilst striving to enhance CIGP’s wealth management and services offering, Xuan-Lam also has business development responsibilities, with a focus on Asia, as well as the day to day management / maintenance of his existing book of clients, in an ever changing regulatory and investment landscape.
Prior to joining CIGP, Xuan-Lam worked over 16 years at Bank Pictet & Cie, of which 12 years based in Asia. His last position was Senior Private Banker and Executive Director, at Pictet & Cie in Hong Kong. In addition to this role, Xuan-Lam was steering a significant book of Asian and International clients.
Prior to this role, Xuan-Lam worked as Portfolio Manager (c. 4 years) and then as an Investment Advisor (c. 6 years) with Pictet. He started his career as one of the first three graduates internationally ever selected for the all-round program at Pictet Wealth Management.
Xuan-Lam holds a Master’s in Arts in Economics from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland (HSG) and is a CAIA Charter holder. He is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
He is fluent in French, German, English and Vietnamese.
Emma is Chief of Staff of CIGP’s Hong Kong office and oversees processes, support functions and optimisation drive of the firm. Emma draws insights from more than a decade of professional experience with major global investment banks to make strategic recommendations to senior management.
Prior to joining CIGP, Emma was Chief of Staff to the APAC COO and Project Manager at Société Générale in Hong Kong, focused on driving strategic transformation and execution in Asia.
Previously, Emma was an Equity Change Delivery Manager at HSBC, in Hong Kong. She analysed business impact from Exchange settlement cycles and changes on HSBC’s equity business.
Before HSBC, Emma worked over 3 years at UBS in Hong Kong, starting as a Fixed Income Trade Support and Project Manager, then moving onto a Prime Brokerage Collateral and Risk Specialist function analysing hedge fund client portfolio valuations and risk exposure against collateral.
Emma started her career as Structured Product Trade Support at JP Morgan in London.
Emma holds a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Government and Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Emma further graduated from Bayes Business School (formerly known as Cass Business School), with a Master of Science in International Accounting and Finance.
She is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Philippe Herminjard serves as a Senior Relationship Manager at CIGP, where his primary focus lies in cultivating new clients in Asia and globally. He actively advises and oversees Clients while also assisting CIGP in managing its existing Client base.
Prior to joining CIGP, Philippe boasts an impressive work history of over 20 years at Credit Suisse AG Wealth Management, with 18 of those years spent in Asia. His most recent role at Credit Suisse AG Wealth Management was Managing Director as Hong Kong Market Leader, where he held responsibility for a significant asset portfolio and provided supervision to multiple teams of Relationship Managers and Assistant Relationship Managers.
Philippe initiated his career in Wealth Management as an Assistant Relationship Manager at UBS in Europe. He subsequently refined his skills and expertise as an Asia Pacific Account Manager at Credit Suisse in Geneva before moving to Asia.
Philippe holds a bachelor’s degree in international business and management from the International School of Economics Rotterdam in the Netherlands and a “BAC+5” degree from the KEDGE Business School Bordeaux France (formerly Groupe Ecole Superieure de Commerce).
Philippe is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
In addition, Philippe is fluent in English, French, Dutch, German and Italian.
Edouard is a Senior Advisor with CIGP Group where he represents and supports CIGP, growing its business and network globally. Edouard sits on the CIGP Senior Advisory board.
Prior to joining CIGP, Edouard worked for nearly two decades at J.P. Morgan, within its Investment Banking division. For the past 7 years, Edouard was based in Hong Kong, where he led the APAC Credit team covering Institutional Clients in Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong and U.K, investing in Asia Credit Bonds, China High Yield and Private Credit strategies.
Previously, Edouard was based in London for over 10 years, and part of the Bank’s Hedge Fund sales team, where he covered Continental European clients, focusing on investment, arbitrage and hedging strategies in the Credit Derivative universe. Before moving to London, he was based in Paris and developed, for JP Morgan, the client franchise covering the major French banks, helping them investing and hedging their positions in the Credit market using derivatives and correlation products.
Prior to joining J.P Morgan, Edouard worked over 3 years at Credit Suisse First Boston in both New York and London within the Fixed Income & Derivative Sales Department, covering European and Swiss based Private Banks as well as Retail Clients in their Fixed Income trades execution.
Edouard started his career as an analyst with the M&A Department of NM Rothschild & Sons in London.
Edouard holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (with Honours) from Paris-Sorbonne University. Edouard further graduated from European School of Business Management with a Bachelor in Management (Diplômes des Grandes Ecoles - Paris) and a Master’s degree in European Management from City University. Edouard has a Diplom-Kaufmann (MBA – Berlin University).
He is fluent in French, English and proficient in German and Spanish.
Philippe is a Board Member of our CIGP's Swiss entity and a partner at MLL Law firm in Switzerland.
Philippe's practice focuses on advising respectively representing a clientele ranging from financial institutions, commodity trading companies, SMEs to private individuals. In the context of civil, administrative, and criminal investigations, litigations and arbitrations, Philippe advises and represents clients on financial, commercial, personal and/or reputational matters, as well as criminal and administrative cases. He also advises sport governing bodies in ethics, disciplinary and governance matters.
Philippe attended the Faculty of Law at the Universities of Lausanne, Salamanca and Zurich, graduating with a Master's degree and a PhD in Law. He is admitted to the Swiss bar.
He is fluent in French, English, German, Spanish and Italian.
Jaya is a Software Engineer at CIGP Group. He is responsible for both designing and developing enterprise and client-facing applications. In addition, he is tasked with offering customer support and creating documentation for these tools. Furthermore, he is responsible for aiding with the upkeep of the organization's IT infrastructure and is dedicated to fostering CIGP's digital growth.
Prior to joining CIGP Group, Jaya interned as Technical Research Assistant and Data Analyst at the City University of Hong Kong, where he developed project websites and applications.
Jaya attended City University of Hong Kong and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
He is fluent in English, Telugu and Hindi.
Jessie Chan is an Administrative Assistant in the Administrative team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong office.
She is responsible for providing support to the employees and the office in different areas such as secretarial, administrative tasks, and event organization.
Prior to joining CIGP, Jessie worked for 4 years in a Chinese Jewellery Company listed in Hong Kong, where she focused on secretarial and administrative tasks, as well as basic HR & Accounting support. She is also experienced in organizing company events.
Jessie attended Griffith University and graduated with a Bachelor of Business in International Management.
She is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, and has basic proficiency in Teochew.
William is part of the Trading & Operations team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office.
William is responsible for the Trading team’s daily activities, including trade execution, product development, and broker relationship management.
Prior to joining CIGP, William gained various experiences from investment banks and listed corporations. His most recent position was as a Senior Analyst at Link REIT, where he was responsible for conducting financial due diligence on prospective M&A transactions and managing capital-raising transactions. Prior to that, he worked in Equity Derivatives Trading Operations at both Morgan Stanley and Credit Agricole CIB, providing post-trade lifecycle support for the Convertible Bond and Exotic Trading Desk.
William graduated from the University of East Anglia with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance.
William is a Licensed Representative, registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
He is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Julius is a Senior Compliance Officer in the Legal and Compliance Team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office.
Prior to joining CIGP, Julius spent almost 5 years in Pictet & Cie SA Hong Kong as a Compliance Officer where he was focusing on daily transaction monitoring, regulatory reporting and other AML and Sanctions related matters.
Julius attended Capilano University and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration.
He is fluent in English and Cantonese and proficient in Mandarin.
Lisa is part of the Legal and Compliance Team and looks after the Regulatory and Compliance as well as the Anti-Money Laundering practices of the Company.
Prior to joining CIGP, Lisa worked for several years in the Hedge Fund industry, as Senior Operations Manager in a multi-asset management Firm managing multiple Hedge Funds, Index Funds, and ETFs, before transitioning to Compliance affairs, overseeing various projects and looking after regulatory and compliance of entities which include Hong Kong, Cayman Islands, Mauritius, and PRC.
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Cardiff University.
She is fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hakka.
Jess is a Senior Credit Analyst in the Asset Management Team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office.
Within CIGP, Jess is responsible for identifying investment opportunities across the credit universe. Prior to joining CIGP, Jess spent more than 3 years at Mordril Investment as a Fixed Income Analyst, where she was responsible for fixed income research analysis. Before that, she gained experience performing investment research in a family office as well as a Chinese based brokerage firm.
Jess is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
Jess attended Newcastle University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance.
She is also a member of the CFA Society Hong Kong and is a CFA Charterholder.
She is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Charles advises CIGP Group on its Fintech and Digital Asset Infrastructure product offering.
Charles has more than 15 years’ experience in fintech and is currently the CEO of dYdX, a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange company. At dYdX, he leads the community-driven growth of the protocol and seeks strategic partnerships with industry-leading partners, development teams, and various stakeholders of the protocol.
Prior to dYdX, he was the managing director for Asia of Consensys, a leading blockchain engineering company, where he led projects on central-bank digital currencies with APAC regulators including the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Bank of Thailand. Previously, Charles served as head of fintech within Invest HK, the department of Hong Kong government responsible for Foreign Direct Investment. In that capacity, Charles helped found and scale Hong Kong Fintech Week, which supported the growth of over 450 fintech companies. In 2018, he was elected a Top-50 fintech influencer in Asia.
Charles also previously held several senior positions with 8 Securities, as Vice President for Sales & Business Development, and with Lucibel SA, as CEO of its Asia Pacific operations.
Charles holds a BA in Business Administration from ESC Rennes School of Business and a Master degree from the University of Hull in Canada. He is also a Certified Bitcoin Professional. In 2021 he published “Block Kong”, a book about Blockchain leaders shaping the Hong Kong blockchain ecosystem.
He is fluent in English, French and basic Mandarin.
Mikael is part of the Asset Management Team of CIGP Group, based in our Geneva office.
He is responsible for managing client portfolios and analyzing a range of investment opportunities across asset classes with a focus on Europe and the Luxury sector.
Prior to joining CIGP, Mikael was Head of Sales at a prestigious Geneva based Asset Manager, where he was tasked with the business development and clients’ trading activity.
Before that, Mikael was a Member of the Board at the largest Swiss Fashion Retailer, whilst also heading the company’s Buying department, supervising 50+ people, overseeing the strategic positioning, financial planning and the resource allocating for 15+ stores and 300+ vendors. In parallel, Mikael built the company’s Digital department from scratch and led its digital transformation, and migration of the retailer’s IT infrastructure.
Mikael attended University of Saint Andrews, graduating with a Master of Arts in Management.
He is native in French, and fluent in English.
Arun is part of the Trading & Operations team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office.
He is part of our Team responsible for daily operation matters including trade confirmations, settlements, cash and position management, and daily reconciliation of accounts.
Prior to joining CIGP, Arun has 9 year’s Operations experience with Société Générale, where he led the reconciliation team for listed derivatives products, overseeing KPIs, KRIs, onboarding clients, and executing the reconciliation process. Demonstrating his skills in risk management, Arun analyzed operational risks and instituted controls to mitigate them, ensuring efficient and error-free operations. Additionally, he was instrumental in offshoring all APAC reconciliations from Singapore to Bangalore, managing client account arrangements in compliance with CASS rules, and establishing steady communication with stakeholders for process improvement.
Arun graduated from Tumkur University with a Bachelor of Business Management.
He is fluent in English, Hindi and Kannada.
Andrey serves as a Senior Advisor with CIGP Group, with focus on the EMEA Region. He provides strategic guidance on global Wealth Management initiatives, with a particular emphasis on the Middle East, where he has been based since 2013.
Prior to joining CIGP Group Advisory Board, Andrey had various positions and responsibilities within the Wealth Management industry in a number of global and private Banks, including UBS AG in Switzerland and Julius Baer Bank in the Middle East.
Andrey grew up in Geneva, Switzerland, where he attended Collège Sismondi. Andrey further graduated from University of Geneva a Master’s degree in Science.
He is fluent in English, French, and German.
Echoe is managing CIGP Hong Kong’s Accounting & Finance team. She also supports on a day-to-day basis the Senior Management in the supervision of the general business administration of the Firm.
Prior to joining CIGP, Echoe was a Senior Accounting Officer with Chief Securities Limited, a Hong Kong trading house regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission. She was responsible for the oversight of the financial reporting to the Securities and Futures Commission, as well as for its cash management department. Before this, Echoe worked at HSBC and the Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board.
Echoe is a member of the Hong Kong’s Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. In addition, she is a registered student of The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute.
Echoe graduated from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with a Master of Science in Financial Analysis and Hong Kong Baptist University with a Bachelor of Science in commerce and accountancy.
She is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Luca is a Portfolio Manager in the Asset Management Team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office.
As part of CIGP, he is involved in managing client portfolios and analyzing a range of investment opportunities across asset classes with a focus on sustainability and the energy transition.
Prior to joining CIGP, he worked for The Estée Lauder Companies as part of the Transformation Office, tasked with implementing the group’s long-term strategies. Before that, he worked for Chinaccelerator, working closely with seed stage companies, and assisting them in penetrating new markets or with capital raise initiatives.
Luca is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
Luca attended Bentley University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management and Economics.
He is native in English, French and conversational in Mandarin.
Rachel is part of the Trading & Operations team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office.
She is part of our Team responsible for daily operation activities including trade bookings and settlements, cash and position management, and daily reconciliation of accounts.
Prior to joining CIGP, Rachel was a Data Product Intern at Sephora China. She accomplished several tasks including market research, product design, as well as SQL-based data-tracking issue analysis during her tenure. Prior to that, she was a Data Analyst Intern at Sinolink Securities, where she engaged in data processing, data visualization, and database maintenance.
Rachel graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Master of Science in Mathematics, majoring in Big Data Analytics and Computation with Dean’s Honours and Donghua University with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics majoring in Financial Engineering.
She is fluent in English and Mandarin, basic in Cantonese.
Annelise is responsible for overseeing areas such as the Accounting & Finance, Risk & Compliance, and Administration functions of our Geneva Office. Annelise brings with her a wealth of experience gained over nearly two decades.
Prior to joining CIGP, Annelise was Senior Trust Officer at Balzane Services SA, a UHNW single-family office in Geneva. Her responsibilities comprised managerial activities across the firm as well as the oversight of Corporate, Compliance, AML and accounting functions.
Before her tenure at Balzane Services SA, Annelise served as a Private Client Manager at Kellerhals Carrard, a top-tier law firm in Switzerland. In such capacity she provided comprehensive support and guidance to Family Offices and High-net-worth clients. She assisted them with the organization of their assets.
Annelise holds a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages from Lausanne University and is a Registered Trust and Estate Practitioner.
She is fluent in French, English, and Italian.
Lya is a Human Resources Associate in the Human Resources Team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office. She is responsible for supporting and managing full spectrum of HR functions in Hong Kong Office.
Prior to joining CIGP, Lya served as an Administrative Manager at a technology firm during its crucial expansion from Hong Kong to Vietnam. In this role, she was pivotal in managing daily HR operations, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, overseeing employee relations, and handling all administrative duties to ensure the smooth operation of the HR and administrative sectors. Prior to this position, she honed her skills as an HR & Administrative Assistant on a power project in Vietnam, focusing on large-scale recruitment and playing a crucial role in developing the workforce.
Lya graduated from Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Business Administration.
She is fluent in English and Vietnamese.
Mathis works as a Business Analyst in the Chief of Staff team at CIGP Group and is based in our Hong Kong office.
Mathis' role involves the coordination of cross-departmental projects, process efficiency enhancement, and execution of business and market data analysis.
Mathis completed a year-long internship at CIGP, equipping himself with in-depth knowledge of the group’s systems and processes, as well as programming skills. This knowledge base allowed him to successfully make the transition to full-time employment. Prior to joining CIGP, Mathis worked as an Analyst for Opinno, a Silicon Valley-based consultancy firm, where he conducted market research and analysis, providing actionable insights for technology startups, and contributed to the development of growth strategies for emerging tech companies, leveraging his analytical skills. Before that, he worked at Flatlooker, assisting in the implementation of new property management software, while driving monetization of cutting-edge technological services.
Mathis attended ESCP Business School, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance.
He is native in English, French and proficient in Spanish and Arabic.
Samantha is the Office Manager of the Administrative Team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong office. She is assisting in administrative matters.
She has over 6 years’ experience in Customer Service. Prior to joining CIGP, Samantha worked as a senior concierge at Kai Shing Management, a Grade-A office complex in International Commerce Centre.
She is fluent in Cantonese, proficient in English and Mandarin.
Czarmaine is part of our Accounting & Finance team based in our Dubai office. She is in charge of the monthly completion of CIGP Hong Kong accounts, alongside providing overall support to the team.
Prior to joining CIGP, Czarmaine had rich experiences as an Accountant in Dubai and in the Philippines. Her last position was a Client Accountant in Trident Trust Company UAE Limited and was responsible for the preparation of financial statements and management reports, as well as providing accounting and audit assistance for up to 30 entities from various industries and jurisdictions. Before that, she was a General Accountant in a business travel agency in Dubai providing all-rounded accounting duties to the company.
Czarmaine attended Notre Dame of Dadiangas University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. She is registered as a Certified Public Accountant of The Professional Regulation Commission in the Philippines.
She is fluent in English and Tagalog.
Brendan is a Senior Quantitative Analyst & Portfolio Manager in the Quantitative Research team.
He is responsible for the quantitative research and development of Sib, CIGP’s quantitative investment technology, and its related investment products.
Brendan has over 5 years’ experience developing quantitative strategies and using machine learning to build predictive models for a wide range of applications.
Prior to joining CIGP Group, Brendan worked in the IT and HR departments of several companies such as Colas and Skyguide. In 2017, he also took part in the launch of a start-up company in real-estate crowdfunding as an Investment Analyst.
Brendan attended HEC Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, and London Business School, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s in Analytics and Management.
He is fluent in English and French.
Saleha is a Compliance Officer in the Legal and Compliance Team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office.
Prior to joining CIGP, Saleha spent over 5 years working in Compliance at MUFG Bank as Vice President in the Hong Kong Financial Crime, Monitoring, and Investigation Team, and Standard Chartered (Hong Kong) as a Specialist-Business Compliance in Private Banking. Saleha’s roles included transaction monitoring, conducting enhanced due diligence, and analysing and reporting on internal Compliance requirements to relevant stakeholders.
Saleha attended Lahore School of Economics and graduated with a Bachelor of Science double major in Economics and Finance.
She is fluent in English and Urdu/Hindi and basic in French and Cantonese.
Gautam is a Staff Engineer at CIGP Group. He is responsible for managing all technological developments and efforts cross-department that impact the business from an operational, infrastructure and business development standpoint.
Prior to joining CIGP Group, Gautam has over 11 years of experience as a software engineer and technical lead with major companies in Hong Kong and India such as a technical lead in Hong Kong for more than 4 years with AS Watson Group where he developed applications for ecommerce and stock management.
Gautam attended the Kuvempu University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and is a Microsoft Certified Professional.
He is fluent in English and Hindi.
Yanni Lee is an Administrative Assistant in the Administrative team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office.
She is responsible for providing support to the employees and the office in different areas such as secretarial, administrative tasks, and event organization.
Prior to joining CIGP, Yanni worked over 5 years as a Receptionist at FTI Consulting (Hong Kong) Limited, where she covered reception duties as well as administrative tasks.
Yanni attended University of South Australia and graduated with a Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management.
She is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Tracy is part of the Trading & Operations team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office.
She is part of our Team responsible for daily operation activities including trade bookings and settlements, cash and position management, and daily reconciliation of accounts.
Prior to joining CIGP, Tracy had business project experience with Cartier, where she created the strategic proposal and action plan for customer group expansion. Prior to that, she worked at Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and a private investment company in China as an Assistant Account Manager Intern and a Risk Control Intern respectively.
Tracy graduated from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with a Master of International Management and University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance.
She is fluent in English and Mandarin, basic in Cantonese.
Rain is a Senior Vice President with the Investment Banking Team of CIGP Group.
She is responsible for the execution of our Group’s Investment Banking transactions, where she advises on cross-border M&A transactions in the context of refinancing and restructuring situations.
Prior to joining CIGP, Rain worked in the investment banking industry as part of the M&A department of GF Capital. She also worked for healthcare-focused private equity investment group Ally Bridge, where she gained professional experience in M&A and healthcare investments.
Rain is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
She attended the University of Hong Kong, graduating with a Master’s degree in Finance on the Dean’s Honours List.
She is fluent in Mandarin and English, and proficient in Cantonese.
Zenobia is part of the Trading & Operations team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong office.
Zenobia is responsible for actively supporting and assisting the Front Office. She prepares and monitors trade transactions, assists in the monitoring of clients’ portfolios and handles pre-trade checks and liaises with relevant parties for best execution.
Prior to joining CIGP, Zenobia spent about 5 years in the administration and account management departments of a Hong Kong based Insurance brokerage companies.
Zenobia graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Arts in English for Business & Professional Communication.
Zenobia is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
She is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Marco is an Associate in the Investment Banking Team of CIGP Group based in London.
Marco is part of the team advising CIGP’s corporate clients on complex, cross-border transactions and focuses on execution of transactions in the EMEA region.
Prior to joining CIGP, Marco has worked at AcomeA Fund Manager a Fixed Income Researcher and at Finacntieri SPA, as part of their Investment Evaluation and Working Capital Management Team, supporting the decision-making process of the firm’s top management and Investment Committee.
Marco attended Maastricht University, graduating with a BSc. in International Business. He also holds an MSc. in Finance & Accounting from Imperial College London.
He is fluent in Italian, German, Slovenian and English.
Sylvain is a board member of our CIGP’s Swiss entity, as well as a Senior Advisor on the Group level.
Given his long-standing experience in the financial markets, as head of the Legal and Compliance department at Pictet from 1994 to 2007, then and at Lombard Odier from 2007 to 2013, and finally at Banque Syz from 2017 to 2020, where he also acted as board member. Sylvain spends his time advising CIGP on legal, compliance, AML and regulatory matters.
In addition, in his role of Senior Advisor, Sylvain advises the firm on a strategic level and contributes – thanks to his long-standing experience and network – to its growth and development globally.
Sylvain attended the Law School of the University of Neuchâtel, graduating with a Master’s degree in Law. He is an Attorney-at-Law, admitted to the Neuchâtel bar.
Sylvain is fluent in French and German and proficient in English.
George advises the CIGP Group on its transactions in the Natural Resources space.
George draws on more than 20 years of experience in senior roles in the Metals and Mining industry across various disciplines including corporate finance, advisory and commodity trading.
Formerly as the Global Head of Industry Group - Metals and Mining at Natixis Bank in Paris, and prior to that, the Managing Director of Energy and Natural Resources & Sector Head of Metals and Mining for EMEA at Standard Chartered Bank in London, George has specialized in developing and executing client strategies and structuring complex corporate finance transactions across many jurisdictions.
George holds a BProc in Law from the University of Pretoria as well as an International Management Diploma from Henley University and a Business Sustainability Management Diploma from Cambridge.
George is fluent in English, Greek, Afrikaans, and Portuguese.
Joseph is currently part of the Asset Management department of our Group.
Since joining CIGP, Joseph has worked as part of the Asset Management team where he analysed investment opportunities including US and Asian listed equities.
Before joining the Group, Joseph worked at a Hong Kong-based sell-side investment research firm, Bucephalus Research Partnership, creating equity research reports for portfolio managers.
Before such experience, Joseph worked at a bottom-up driven Asian hedge fund, where he focused mostly on the construction of buy and sell investment ideas / cases.
Joseph is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
He attended the University of Bristol, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in economics.
He is fluent in English and proficient in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Guillermo is a Portfolio Manager in the Asset Management Team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office.
As part of CIGP, he is involved in managing client portfolios and analyzing a range of investment opportunities across asset classes globally.
Prior to joining CIGP, Guillermo was an Equity Research Analyst in Société Générale (France) for over 2 years, covering European Mid & Small cap stocks, where his responsibilities included writing sell-side reports (financial modelling and ESG analysis), organizing sector-wide events and ensuring consistent communication with investors and corporates’ top management. Before that, he worked at Comgest SA (France) as a Junior Investment Assistant in the Emerging Markets team, where he provided portfolio management support, conducted investment research (financial modelling and ESG analysis) and liaised with sell-side and corporates.
Guillermo attended IÉSEG School of Management (France) and graduated with a Master of Science in Management.
He is native in French and Spanish, fluent in English and conversational in German.
Luís is a Software Engineer at CIGP Group. He is responsible for developing and maintaining technological solutions that support the business operations and drive innovation within the company.
Prior to joining CIGP, Luís was a Software Engineer at various startup companies in Portugal where he spearheaded the refactoring and implementation of key features for a new social networking application, mentored interns from global universities, and played a pivotal role in developing a blockchain-based social network that secured over USD 100K in initial funding.
Luís attended Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Informatics Engineering.
He is fluent in English and Portuguese.
Dee is a Senior Relationship Manager Assistant with CIGP in Hong Kong, where she assists with strengthening CIGP’s client relationship management, focusing on direct support to our Relationship Managers and Clients, and improving the overall client experience.
Prior to joining CIGP, Dee spent over 11 years with Bank Pictet & Cie, lastly as a Senior Client Relationship Officer. Throughout her tenure with the banking group, Dee held various roles, from administrative, progressively evolving into an active relationship management support function. She became the main point of contact for Senior RMs of the Bank, interacting on a daily basis with various internal functions such as Compliance, Trading, Legal, Back- and Middle Office, etc., while being in constant contact with clients.
Dee graduated from Tamkang University with a degree in Mass Communications. She then received further education from International Academy Design and Technology in Advertising Design. She is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
She is fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin, Taiwanese and English.
Stephanie is part of the Trading & Operations team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office.
Stephanie is responsible for actively supporting and assisting the Front Office. She prepares and monitors trade transactions, assists in the monitoring of clients’ portfolios and handles pre-trade checks and liaises with relevant parties for best execution.
Prior to joining CIGP, Stephanie was a Relationship Manager Assistant at Hang Seng Bank, where she focused on serving client accounts, coordinating with client meetings and follow-up actions, as well as on-boarding new clients.
Stephanie graduated from The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Analysis with First Class Honours.
Stephanie is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
She is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Winky is part of our Accounting & Finance Team based in our Hong Kong office. She focuses on financial reporting, analytical reporting, and providing overall support to the team.
Prior to joining CIGP, Winky was an Accountant at an investment firm. She was responsible for supporting the day-to-day functions of the Accounts & Finance Department. Before that, she worked at UOB Kay Hian as an Accounting Officer, where she was responsible for handling the financial returns to the SFC, as well as the month-end closing for the company.
She is a member of CPA Australia.
Winky graduated from Curtin University of Technology with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance.
She is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Wing is part of the Trading & Operations team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office.
Wing is responsible for actively supporting and assisting the Front Office. She prepares and monitors trade transactions, assists in the monitoring of clients’ portfolios and handles pre-trade checks and liaises with relevant parties for best execution.
Prior to joining CIGP, Wing was a Relationship Manager at China Construction Bank Guangzhou, where she managed the relationships with corporate clients. Prior to this, she interned with Western Securities Shenzhen as an Equity Research Analyst focused on chemical industry.
Wing graduated from University of Reading with a Master of Science in Real Estate Finance and South China Agricultural University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business English & Bachelor of Economics in Finance (Double major).
Wing is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
She is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Guillaume is an Investment Manager within the Asset Management department of our Group. He has been part of CIGP since 2015.
He is responsible for sourcing, analyzing and continuously monitoring investment opportunities for and on behalf of our Group’s Investment Committee, across public and private markets. He is also in charge of developing CIGP’s responsible and impact investments practice, providing Group’s clients advisory services related to sustainable allocation and investments.
He is also an observer on CIGP Group’s Investment Committee.
In 2022, Guillaume participated in the Talent4Impact fellowship program organized by Ogier Hong Kong. Through this three-months program, he was involved in engagements with firms working on ESG consulting projects and advising on sustainable/impact investments.
Before joining CIGP, Guillaume worked within the Financial Services department of Ernst & Young Global Limited in Geneva. He audited top-tier financial institutions in Switzerland and actively participated in advisory projects within leading Swiss private banks.
Guillaume is a certified EFFAS Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA®) and Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
He attended HEC Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, and Imperial College in London, graduating with a Master’s degree in Finance.
He is fluent in French, English and conversational in German.
Alberto is a Senior Relationship Manager with CIGP, where he focuses on managing his clients and collaborates actively with our Investment Committee. In addition, he develops new client relationships to be managed and deposited onto CIGP’s Global custody books as well as with the several custodians banks with whom we work globally.
Prior to join CIGP, Alberto was CEO and COO of the Banca della Svizzera Italiana (BSI) in Hong Kong, which was eventually sold to EFG Bank. Prior to such roles, he was head of the Swiss CEO Office of BSI and part of the Management Committee of the Bank. He began his banking career with BSI as a Corporate Finance Specialist (focusing on financial institutions, consumer & retail, IT and renewable energies). Prior to his banking experience, Alberto worked with KPMG, as well as for the United Nations Office for Project Services in Africa and for the Agence Européenne.
Alberto is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
He holds a degree in business economics, a Master of Business Administration from Bocconi University, an Executive Master in International Fiscal Counselling as well as a Dual Executive MBA in Asset and Wealth Management from HEC Lausanne and Tepper Business School (Pittsburgh).
He is fluent in Italian, French, English and Portuguese, and proficient in Spanish.
Samuel is part of the Client Management and Compliance department of CIGP, based in our Geneva Office.
He is responsible for monitoring our client relationship management as well as preparing regulatory reports and analysis. In addition, Samuel also assists in administrative matters of the Geneva office.
Samuel holds a bachelor’s degree in Management from HEC Lausanne, Switzerland.
He is native in Portuguese and French. Samuel is fluent English and conversational in Italian.
Rahul is CIGP Hong Kong's Trading & Operations Manager. He is responsible for the oversight of our Trading & Operations team’s daily activities and processes implementation, including the effective booking, clearing and settlement of CIGP's trades, the daily reconciliation of our clients’ accounts, as well as various other controls put in place to ensure the robustness of our trading and operational workflow.
Prior to joining CIGP, Rahul has held various roles at large investment banks within their Trading and Middle Offices departments. He began as an IT Commando at Société Générale, before transitioning to Middle Office Specialist at Standard Chartered Bank. His most recent experience was as a Trader Assistant at JP Morgan Chase's Delta One desk.
He attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada, where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
He is fluent in English and Malayalam.
Hashantha is a Senior Advisor with CIGP Group, where he is leading our Real Estate activities. Hashantha sits on the Investment Banking Committee.
Hashantha has over 20 years of commercial experience, in a range of sectors, including Management Consulting, Telecoms, Real Estate in Australasia and Europe. For the last 12 plus years, Hashantha has specialized in Real Estate, from a development, management and transaction perspective, initially in hotel and residential Real Estate with leading global hotel groups and subsequently as an entrepreneur advising several leading corporate entities and families on their Real Estate investment strategies.
Hashantha has an MBA from INSEAD (France) and a Bachelor of Engineering and Computing from Monash University (Australia).
Hashantha is fluent in English and Sinhalese.
Nataliya is a Senior Client Consultant with our Wealth Management Team based in our Dubai Office. She actively builds CIGP’s presence in the U.A.E. and develops new client relationships out of our Dubai Office.
Nataliya has over 15 years of professional experience in banking and financial sector, uniquely combining both technical application and commercial line experience, as a strategic advisor to professional and institutional clients. She provides best in class specialised advice, coupled with practical understanding and experience to the clients in today's changing technology and regulatory environment, ensuring the financial function is fit for the future.
Prior to joining CIGP Group, Nataliya worked with several leading financial institutions, including Standard Chartered Bank and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank within Consumer banking and Wealth Management Institutions in Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), United Arab Emirates.
She holds Master's in Finance and Investments from WITS Business School, South Africa with extensive wealth and asset management experience in CIS, GCC and African markets.
She is fluent in English and Russian.
John is a Compliance Officer in the Legal and Compliance Team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office. He is a seasoned Financial Crime Compliance Expert and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) with over a decade of experience in the Investment Banking and Trust and Corporate Service Provider (TCSP) sectors.
Prior to joining CIGP, John served as the Group Financial Crime Compliance Expert and MLRO at Bolder Group. He led the development of Group FCC policies and risk frameworks, aligning with European regulatory standards, and streamlined client onboarding processes. Previously at Credit Suisse, as an AML Risk and Control Specialist, he conducted comprehensive assessments and delivered strategic recommendations to optimize controls and enhance client experiences.
John's career at Société Générale include last role as Head of APAC KYC Advisory. His responsibilities included providing guidance on AML risk mitigation, managing risk oversight, and driving compliance outcomes at regional and country levels. His leadership in managing teams and improving KYC processes enhanced operational efficiency and regulatory compliance across Asia Pacific, Europe, and the United States.
John holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from St. Joseph's College, Bangalore (India) and certifications such as Certified AML Specialist (CAMS), Certified in Crypto asset AFC Specialist (CCAS), Essentials of Anti-Corruption I (Chr. Michelsen Institute CMI), and Business without Bribery (Transparency International UK).
He is fluent in English, Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi.
Dong Ru is a Compliance Analyst in the Legal and Compliance Team of the CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong Office.
Dong has a strong background in both the Information Technology and Information Services industries, as well as KYC screening and review. Dong has over five years’ experience as a Compliance Analysts for Autodesk and Gerson Lehrman Group, where he conducted software license compliance audit analysis, supported the sales team on the KYC processes, and worked with both internal and external teams to develop solutions on the support process.
Dong graduated from George Washington University with a Master of Science in Finance, and Chang’an University with a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering.
He is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Jasdeep is part of the Trading & Operations team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong office.
He is part of our Team responsible for daily operation matters including trade confirmations, settlements, cash and position management and daily reconciliation of accounts.
Jasdeep started his career in 2015 at Ernst & Young Hong Kong focused on Financial Services Transfer Pricing. Then, he worked at the London Stock Exchange Group for 4.5 years on FTSE Indices and related products, and later leading the transition of the entire Index Management function from Hong Kong to Taiwan. After that, he worked as Head of Master Data Services at Caceis Hong Kong, managing and overseeing 2 teams in operational control and people management initiatives.
Jasdeep graduated from Loughborough University with a Bachelor of Science in Banking, Finance & Management.
He is fluent in English and conversational in Cantonese, Hindi, Punjabi, and French.
Alwyn is part of the Trading & Operations team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong office.
He is part of our Team responsible for daily operation activities including trade bookings and settlements, cash and position management, and daily reconciliation of accounts.
Prior to joining CIGP, Alwyn was an Operations Analyst at Chocolate Asset Management Limited. He managed FX and equities trade lifecycles, developed Profit and Loss trackers for portfolio managers and oversaw the daily operations of portfolio management system.
Alwyn graduated from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Business.
He is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Nicolas is a Senior Investment Advisor within the Asset Management department of our Group.
Nicolas is responsible for managing and advising on client portfolios whilst also having responsibilities in regard to the marketing and communication activity of the firm.
Prior to joining CIGP, Nicolas was Chief Marketing Officer of a renowned Geneva based Asset Manager, where he and his team were responsible for the firms’ products and services’ marketing & communication but also for other asset management activities such as Reporting and RFPs whilst acting as a pivot between the private banking and the asset management businesses.
Before that, Nicolas spent 12 years at a leading Swiss Private Bank where he held a variety of roles across locations. During his last years in this institution, Nicolas was acting as Senior Investment Advisor and Deputy Head of the Advisory Business, in charge of coordinating the multi-jurisdictional advisory activity whilst managing advisory clients on behalf of a group of 20+ relationship managers.
Nicolas is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
Nicolas attended SDA Bocconi School of Management and obtained a Master's degree in International Economics and Management.
He is fluent in French, English, Spanish and Italian.
Charo Tabangin is part of our Accounting & Finance team based in our Dubai office. She is responsible for various group companies’ accounting and audit exercise and providing overall support to the team.
Prior to joining CIGP, Charo had rich experiences as an Accountant in Dubai and the Philippines. She was an Accounting Manager in U Travel Group DMCC, a business travel agency in Dubai, where she headed the Accounts team within the group and coordinated with the Audit team. Before that, she worked at a microfinance NGO in the Philippines for 10 years, providing all-rounded accounting duties to the company.
Charo attended St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.
She is fluent in English and Tagalog.
Riccardo is the Chairman Emeritus of CIGP SA in Geneva, which he founded.
Riccardo has over 30 years of banking and financial sector experience, with extensive capabilities in private wealth and asset management, as well as investment banking.
Riccardo also founded and was the historical CEO of Société Financière Privée S.A. (“SOFIPRIV”, renamed Société Bancaire Privée S.A., once it obtained its full banking license), a Swiss private bank listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange and sold to Banca Profilo S.p.A. in 2007. Prior to the above, he spent several years with Compagnie de Banque et de Credit as an asset manager, as well as a stint managing the private banking activities at Unigestion S.A.
Upon completion of his classical and humanistic studies, he attended HEC Lausanne Business School, where he graduated with a Master’s degree in business management.
Riccardo is fluent in Italian, French and English.
Guillaume is a Senior Staff Engineer, IT Manager at CIGP Group. Part of the IT team, he is responsible for managing all technological developments and efforts cross-department that impact the business from an operational, infrastructure and business development standpoint.
Prior to joining CIGP Group, Guillaume worked as an information technology engineer in Hong Kong for eleven years with several financial institutions such as Société Générale, Goldman Sachs and more recently Manulife Investment Management where he helped design and develop API systems of various scale for the Hong Kong and Asian regional offices. In 2016, Guillaume also co-founded a start-up company specializing in the automated algorithmic trading of foreign exchange products.
Guillaume attended the Institut Supérieur d'Électronique de Paris, graduating with a Master’s degree in information systems. He also attended the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore for a semester.
He is fluent in English and French.
Marie Grace is the Office Manager in Dubai. She is responsible for supervising the office management and coordinating the office’s administration work. In addition, she provides administrative support to our Hong Kong office.
Prior to joining CIGP Group, she worked as a Resource Executive with advanced background in HR functions and office management for more than 4 years at eMagine Solutions which is the region’s leading blue-chip recruitment consultancy head quartered out of the Middle East. Prior to such experiences, Marie Grace had over 12 years’ experience in Sales Membership Management and Customer Service.
Marie Grace graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the Our Lady of Fatima University, one of the leading medical universities in Philippines.
She is fluent in English and Tagalog.
Niccolò Tosini is a Relationship Manager Assistant with CIGP in Geneva. He assists with CIGP’s client relationship management and provides direct support to our Relationship Managers and Clients.
Prior to joining CIGP, Niccolò gained experience through a 6-month internship with Blueforge Partners as a Strategy M&A Analyst, assisting the team with strategic planning and advising companies.
Niccolò graduated from ESADE, Barcelona with a Master’s in Finance, and from Royal Holloway University of London with a Bachelor’s in Business Management with First Class Honours.
He is fluent in Italian, French and English, and conversational in Spanish.
Antonio Miguel is a Portfolio Manager in the Asset Management Team of CIGP Group, based in our Hong Kong office.
As part of CIGP, he is involved in managing client portfolios and analysing a range of investment opportunities across asset classes globally.
Prior to joining CIGP, he worked for Talon Esports, supporting on their fundraising round and business development efforts. Before that, he also gained exposure under DBS' Institutional Banking Group, engaging in credit risk analysis for several mega/large cap Chinese and Western multinational firms.
Miguel is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
Miguel attended the University of Hong Kong, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, majoring in Wealth Management and Economics with First Class Honours.
He is native in English, Tagalog and proficient in Mandarin.
Yao is a Macro Manager within the Asset Management department of our Group, based in our Hong Kong office.
She is part of our Team responsible for the Group’s macro and economic research, contributing to the internal and external publications, such as our macroeconomic views and tactical recommendations. In addition, Yao is an observer on CIGP Group’s Investment Committee.
Prior to joining CIGP, Yao worked at Noah Holdings International as Research Manager and China Merchants Securities International, where she was responsible of overseeing the macroeconomic and strategy research. Prior to such experiences, she worked at two research institutes under the Fung Group where she gained research experiences on China’s economy.
Yao is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
Yao attended The University of Hong Kong, graduating with a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and a degree in Finance.
She is fluent in English and native in Mandarin.
Lluvia is part of the Investment Banking Team of CIGP Group.
She is part of the Team responsible for the execution of the Group’s Investment Banking transactions and she works as part of the team advising our Group’s clients on M&A transactions.
Prior to joining CIGP, Lluvia worked for the Harvest Fund Management and GF Securities, where she got fully trained with exposures to a diverse range of financial activities.
Lluvia is a Licensed Representative registered with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
Lluvia attended the University of Hong Kong, graduating with a Master’s degree in Finance with distinction.
She is fluent in Mandarin and English.
Jackie is part of our Accounting & Finance team based in our Hong Kong office. She focuses on management accounting, analytical reporting and system transformation.
Prior to joining CIGP, Jackie was a Finance Consultant at Ouster. She worked with US finance team and APAC team to set up their head office in Asia. She also collaborated with external consultants including payroll, audit and tax across Hong Kong and China to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements. Before that, Jackie worked at Standard Chartered Bank Shanghai as an analyst in their Corporate Banking arm as well as Deloitte London, as an auditor.
She is a member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Jackie graduated from University College London with a Master of Engineering in Electronic Engineering with Management.
She is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Bella is part of the Investment Banking Team of CIGP Group.
She is responsible for the execution of the Group’s Investment Banking transactions, in particular advising our clients on M&A transactions.
Prior to joining CIGP, Bella worked for FTI Consulting as a restructuring specialist and Blackstone Group focusing on Real Estate Finance in Hong Kong.
Bella graduated from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with a Master of Science in Accounting and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy.
She is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
We are always looking for talented and ambitious people to grow our team and continue to improve the services we offer our clients.
If you are interested in working with us, you can see our current vacancies below
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