MAY Hooper has been promoted to the position of senior relationship manager of corporate banking, financial institutions and foreign exchange with Lloyds TSB.
Ms Hooper has more than 25 years’ experience in the offshore finance sector, having previously worked predominantly within treasury and business development roles in the banking and insurance industry.
Ms Hooper joined the ever expanding Lloyds TSB corporate banking team at Victory House on Prospect Hill six months ago after spending seven years with AIB International Savings, formerly Anglo Irish Bank.
There she was responsible for both the establishment and running of the foreign exchange desk coupled with corporate relationship management.
Her previous role at Lloyds TSB saw Ms Hooper’s role develop to entail the management of financial institutional clients within the life assurance industry, captive insurance market and the funds sector, among others. Ms Hooper also holds a number of professional qualifications including the ACI Dealing Certificate; a qualification which allows candidates to acquire a working knowledge of the structure and operation of the major foreign exchange and money markets, including the application of the fundamental mathematics used in these markets, and their core products.
She is currently studying for the full ACI Diploma, which she hopes to complete this year.
Ms Hooper said: ‘I am looking forward to the challenges this new position brings with it.
‘I am very fortunate to work within a very friendly team who work very hard and aim to deliver excellent rates and service to existing clients and new clients alike.’
Lloyds TSB Isle of Man’s head of corporate banking, Simon Prescott, said: ‘The promotion reflects the drive, energy and considerable expertise she has brought to the team since joining us six months ago and will significantly enhance our offering to financial institutions and larger companies.
‘On behalf of our team and Lloyds TSB as a whole, I would like to take this opportunity to wish her every success with us in the future.’