The firm said that their expertise in working with high net worth clients marks a significant step in its journey to fortify and expand its UK wealth proposition.

Mirabaud Wealth Management has appointed Joe Knight as managing director and Liam Jones as associate director, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its presence in the UK and internationally.

Based in London and reporting directly to Stuart Bates, UK market head of Mirabaud & Cie, Knight (pictured) and Jones will support the team in continuing to provide clients with independent, bespoke advice on managing their private and professional assets on investments and broader wealth management products and services, the firm said in a statement.

Prior to his appointment on 31 July, Knight, who is a Chartered Wealth Manager, was an executive director and the head of the strategic investment advisory team at UBS. He has over 20 years of industry experience including roles at Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse. He began his career at American trading house Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette. Knight’s experience has centred on providing sophisticated families with investment solutions to meet their needs and he recently managed more than £1 billion ($1.27 billion) across multi-asset portfolios.

Jones, who joined the team on 10 July, was previously an associate director at UBS advising entrepreneurs, executives, and families with their personal wealth. His prior roles have also included time at Smith and Williamson Investment Management and Asset Risk Consultants (ARC).

“Their expertise in working with high net worth clients marks a significant step in our journey to fortify and expand our UK wealth proposition,” Bates said.