Young professionals in Jersey were celebrated at Jersey Finance’s Rising Stars Awards.
The awards, now in their seventh year, continue to provide a valuable platform to celebrate and spotlight the outstanding contributions of young professionals across 14 categories in the finance and related professional services sector.
The ceremony was an upbeat and sociable event, which was introduced by Jersey Finance’s Chief Executive Officer, Joe Moynihan, who highlighted the essential role Jersey’s young professionals play within the industry and its future.
A panel of independent judges selected a shortlist of outstanding young professionals and members of the public then cast their votes to determine the winners. The judges for 2026 were David Kennedy, CEO Jersey Sport; Farah Ballands, Chair, Board of Governors, Jersey College for Girls; and Helene Narcy, Board of Commissioners, JFSC.
Winners of the awards this year were:
- Accountancy: Connor Devenny, TMF Group
- Banking: Bronte Robson, Butterfield Bank Jersey
- Compliance: Carlos Da Silva Sa, Aztec Group
- Community Impact: Charlotte Dawson, PwC
- Corporate Services: Petra Felgueiras, Hawksford
- Digital and Fintech Innovation: Yaw Appau, EY
- Diversity and Inclusion: Christine Mwangi, EY
- Funds: Lewis Millward, BNP Paribas S.A., Securities Services
- People, Talent and Culture: Clara Slee, RBS International
- Insurance, Pensions and Risk Advisory: Antonia Buckler, TMF group
- Investment Management: Elliott Kirkbride-Wright, HSBC Bank Plc (Jersey Branch)
- Law: Victoria Ramos, Bedell Cristin
- Marketing and Business Development: Liv Mehigan, Fairway Group Limited
- Trust and Corporate Services: George Moore, HSBC Bank Plc (Jersey Branch)
Joe Moynihan said: “The Rising Stars Awards are a great celebration of all the hard work and professionalism that our young people contribute to the finance industry. This generation of professionals are the future leaders of our industry which continues to evolve, and all the nominees have demonstrated real enthusiasm and passion for their roles, each with their own unique skills that make them stand out from the rest.
“Although being a high achiever in their roles stands them in good stead for their career, it’s often the soft skills that make them truly indispensable to their colleagues and clients. Values like teamwork, kindness and integrity are a core part of succeeding in the workplace, and so I’d encourage all young people to ensure they nurture these elements of themselves.”
