Emily Dawson from Investec Bank (Channel Islands) has been named winner of the Private Banker of the Year – Channel Islands & Isle of Man category at the Citywealth International Financial Centres Awards 2026.
The Citywealth International Financial Centres (IFC) Awards celebrate excellence across private banking, wealth management and fiduciary services in leading international finance centres. Winners were announced at an awards ceremony held at The Biltmore Mayfair Hotel in London.
The award recognises the quality and consistency of service delivered to private clients across the islands, underpinned by a highly personalised, relationship-led approach. It reflects Investec’s long-standing focus on providing private clients with a high-touch, bespoke level of service, supported by local expertise and the ability to draw on a wide range of personal and corporate banking, lending and specialist capabilities as clients’ needs evolve.
Emily (pictured) is Head of Private Clients for Investec Bank (Channel Islands), leading its private client proposition across Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man.
Jane Niles, Chief Executive Officer of Investec Bank (Channel Islands) Limited, said: “This recognition reflects the strength of our private client team and the culture we have built around long-term partnerships and exceptional service. Our people work closely together to support clients with complex personal and corporate banking needs, delivering a genuinely bespoke experience. Emily’s award highlights the depth of expertise we have in the business and our continued focus on serving private clients across the islands with care, consistency and judgement. I congratulate Emily on her award, which is recognition of the outstanding effort she applies in delivering for our clients”
Emily Dawson, Head of Private Clients for Investec Bank (Channel Islands) said: “This award reflects the collective effort of the Investec team and the shared focus we have on putting clients at the centre of what we do. Our role is to work alongside private clients, providing a high-touch, personalised service that brings together personal banking, lending and specialist expertise as needs change. I am fortunate to work with colleagues who are deeply invested in building trusted relationships and supporting clients across generations.”
