Chris Duck
About Chris Duck
Chris Duck is a Private Banker with extensive experience in wealth management and financial planning for high net worth clients. He has worked at several prominent banks in London, including Investec and Allied Irish Bank, and specializes in bespoke lending and foreign exchange solutions.
Work at Investec
Chris Duck has been employed at Investec as a Private Banker since 2019. His role involves providing secured and unsecured borrowing solutions, savings plans, and day-to-day transactional banking services specifically tailored for high net worth clients. Duck operates from the Gresham Street office in London, where he focuses on wealth management and financial planning solutions.
Previous Experience in Banking
Before joining Investec, Chris Duck held several positions in various banks. He worked at Allied Irish Bank (GB) as a Senior Private Client Manager from 2016 to 2019 in Mayfair, London. Prior to that, he served as a Relationship Manager in Private Banking at Clydesdale Bank from 2012 to 2016 in the West End, London. His earlier experience includes roles at Barclays Wealth and HSBC Bank UK, where he developed expertise in managing portfolios for clients with significant financial assets.
Education and Expertise
Chris Duck's educational background includes a BA Hons in French, German, and Spanish from Nottingham Trent University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. He also studied at The London Institute of Banking & Finance, achieving a Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP) in 2016. Additionally, he participated in Erasmus programs at Universite Lille 3 and Universidad de Leon, enhancing his international experience. Duck specializes in bespoke lending and foreign exchange solutions for clients in the Sport, Media, and Entertainment sectors.
Professional Network Development
Throughout his career, Chris Duck has developed a valuable network of business professionals. This network enables him to identify mutually beneficial opportunities for high net worth clients. His focus on building relationships with trusted contacts and associates has been instrumental in providing tailored financial solutions and enhancing client service.