Paul Sewell
About Paul Sewell
Paul Sewell serves as the Director of Compliance at Vistra Group Management Limited, bringing over 30 years of experience in the trust industry. His career includes significant roles at Citi, Deloitte, and Affinity Private Wealth, along with multiple qualifications in governance and trust management.
Work at Vistra
Paul Sewell currently serves as the Director of Compliance at Vistra Group Management Limited, a position he has held since 2019. His role involves overseeing compliance matters within the organization, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Prior to this, he worked as a Trust Director at Vistra Trust Company (Jersey) Limited from 2002 to 2007. His extensive experience at Vistra reflects his commitment to maintaining high standards in compliance and trust services.
Previous Experience in the Trust Industry
Paul Sewell has over 30 years of experience in the trust industry, having held various senior positions at leading financial service providers. He worked at Deloitte as a Senior Trust Manager at Walbrook Trustees (Jersey) Limited from 1987 to 2000. He then served as Trust Director at Key Trust Co (Jersey) Limited from 2007 to 2013 and at Affinity Private Wealth as Trust Director at Affinity Trust Limited from 2013 to 2018. Additionally, he worked at Citi as Trust Director at Cititrust (Jersey) Limited from 2000 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Paul Sewell has a solid educational background in governance and compliance. He studied at the University of Plymouth, where he earned a B.Sc. (Hons) from 1980 to 1983. He furthered his studies at ICSA: The Governance Institute, achieving both ACIS and FCIS qualifications. Additionally, he is a Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, reflecting his expertise in trust and estate management. He is also a Member of the Jersey Compliance Officers Association.
Professional Qualifications
Paul Sewell holds several professional qualifications that underscore his expertise in compliance and trust management. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (FCIS) and a Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP). These qualifications demonstrate his commitment to professional development and adherence to industry standards in the trust and compliance sectors.