Janet Hislop - Head of Banking, Cayman. June 2006


From Molecular Biologist to a top Banker – short description of Janet’s career moves. She was educated in the Cayman Islands, Canada and the UK gaining a degree in molecular biology and genetics. She started her career at the Cayman Islands Health Services as a Genetic Counsellor and Medical Social Worker before she moved into her new role in training and development in the civil service and the private sector. After some years she moved into the finance industry.

Janet explains: “People very often say that it is difficult to see the connection between my career moves. I personally think that communicating, managing and working with people has been the common thread throughout my professional life.” Strong skills in all of those areas have allowed her to move quickly through the ranks in the finance industry.

Janet joined Deutsche Bank in June 2000 as Head of Banking for Deutsche Bank (Cayman) Limited. Prior to joining Deutsche Bank, Janet was employed by Barclays Bank PLC as a Corporate Manager in the Offshore Department.

In 2005, Janet was appointed as a Director of Deutsche Bank (Cayman) Limited and in 2006 promoted to Vice-President, Banking for the Cayman Islands and region. She manages a team of 8 people with responsibility for the promotion of Private Wealth Management services to the Bank’s intermediary and institutional client base. Janet is also in charge of development of the private client proposition, both on and off island.

Keeping a work life balance is important and Janet, a Caymanian who is married with two teenage children, has a keen interest in ecology, is a demon dominos player and a dedicated sports fan. “When the opportunities arise I always follow the fortunes of the Windies team around the Caribbean region,” says Janet.

Matt Hemans, Fiduciary Services Division, Guernsey. December 2005

Purchasing shares, buying property, taking out a loan or having art work valued – it’s all in a day’s work for Matt Hemans. Matt is an assistant manager at Deutsche Bank and his clients are high net worth individuals; he has day to day dealings with his clients in addition to lawyers, bankers and other intermediaries He is responsible for managing a team and he also gets to travel as part of his job. “My client base is mainly Latin American and I have made several trips to the Americas,” he says.

After leaving Elizabeth College, Matt (29) went to the University of Teesside where he graduated with a degree in business economics. He returned to Guernsey. “I’ve always had an interest in business and finance, so to end up in the finance industry seems to make sense!” After five years he took time out to travel and then returned and joined Deutsche Bank as a senior trust officer. He is impressed with the encouragement given to professional qualifications. “There is a strong study culture; staff are encouraged to attend talks by professional bodies such as STEP and ICSA and pursue a relevant qualification for their area of the business.”

Matt has himself completed the professional level of ICSA supported by the bank with study leave and course provision. So, what advice does he have?

“I would recommend that you don’t rush into things too quickly, I think it’s best to look around until you feel comfortable enough to commit to a place. Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions if you know people in an industry that interests you.”