Growth journey: Syz Bank makes trio of key hires
Syz Bank has further strengthened its front office team with three experienced appointments.
The new additions underscore the bank’s growth journey, following a series of strategic hires over the past 12 months aimed at reinforcing its client-first approach and expanding the reach of its innovative services.
With more than a decade of experience advising clients, James Morton joins the bank’s Zurich-based team as UK lead, Senior Banker. Morton, who spent seven years at Lombard Odier, brings extensive experience in advising UK and international ultra-high-net-worth families and supporting their needs from Switzerland. Before Lombard Odier, Morton held senior roles at Barclays Private Bank and Barclays Wealth and Investment Management in London.
Also added to the Bank’s Zurich team is Patrick Robadey, who has joined the external asset managers unit from Union Bancaire Privée. With a strong track record of establishing new business partnerships over his career, Robadey also spent almost 13 years at Lombard Odier, including as co-head of the EAM desk Zurich. His appointment underscores Syz Bank’s commitment to growing its strategic EAM offering in Zurich and strengthening its local presence in this key market.
Finally, Alexander Metzger joins Syz Bank’s Geneva team as digital assets lead. Metzger was previously at the Amina Group, where he was the digital asset custody product Lead. With more than eight years of experience in the digital assets space, Metzger has experience advising high-net-worth individuals and family offices in Geneva and Dubai on allocating to the burgeoning asset class.
Syz Group sees digital assets as an integral part of the future wealth management landscape. Syz Capital – the Group’s $2 billion alternatives arm – will reopen its BTC Alpha Fund, a Bitcoin-denominated fund of crypto hedge funds, from 1 October to meet sustained institutional demand. In parallel, Syz Bank’s digital asset platform provides secure custody and seamless trading of seven selected tokens within its private banking services.
Nicolas Syz, head of wealth management at Syz Bank, commented: “We are delighted to welcome James, Patrick, and Alexander to the Bank. Their deep expertise and proven leadership will enhance our ability to deliver an exceptional client experience. This talent strengthens our platform as we continue to grow our client base and expand our offering, while maintaining the personalised, boutique approach that defines Syz Bank.”
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