


Richard Saunders
Richard Saunders was appointed Managing Director, Channel Islands & UK in July 2018, taking on responsibility for Butterfield’s Jersey operations in addition to his role as Managing Director, Butterfield Bank (Guernsey) Limited, a position he has held since 2015. Mr. Saunders joined Butterfield in 2000 as Head of the Guernsey investment management business and was later promoted to Head of European Asset Management, with responsibility for discretionary management for private client portfolios, and a member of the Bank’s Asset Management Executive Committee, which sets the strategic direction of Butterfield’s investment operations globally. Mr. Saunders’ prior experience includes seven years with RBC dealing with private client investments. He is a Chartered Member of the London-based Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (“CISI”) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Sports Science from Loughborough University.
Julian joined Butterfield in 2022, having spent 10 years leading Barclays Private Bank’s Mortgage Distribution Team across the offshore islands of Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man & Gibraltar. Julian has over 30 years’ experience in mortgages for both UK mainland and offshore island multinational companies.
Julian is leading Butterfield’s expansion into the Jersey mortgage market, assisting clients looking to borrow for their first purchase through to those with more complex and bespoke lending solutions.
Michelle Le Blond
Michelle joined Butterfield in 2018 after building up over 20 years of financial services experience in the Channel Islands. During this time, Michelle held a number of leadership roles, gaining experience in business strategy, securities and investments, and customer services. Michelle was appointed to our Vice President, Client Services in 2021, heading up the Account Relationship Managers, Customer Service Team, Middle Office Control and the Tax team at Butterfield Jersey. She is primarily responsible for providing the leadership and direction necessary to ensure that the Bank delivers high-quality client service functions in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements. Michelle holds the Yellow and Green Belt Lean Management Six Sigma, Prince 2 Practitioner and Investment Administration (Merit Award – IAQ).



Tania da Silva, IAQ
Tania joined Butterfield from Deutsche Bank when it was acquired by the Group in 2018. With more than 23 years' experience in client-facing roles, Tania specialises in banking and custody work and in 2021 re-joined Butterfield's relationship management team to help effectively deliver its strategic objectives. Tania is a skilled and experienced professional who has worked on a variety of client portfolios throughout her career including ultra-high net worth individuals, private equity funds and intermediaries. She holds the Investment Administration Qualification (IAQ), Investment Management Certificate (IMC) and is working towards her Investment Advice Diploma (IAD).
Colin joined Butterfield in 2018. Previously, he spent eight years as a Senior Relationship Manager at Citibank looking after HNW clients based mainly in London, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. He has also worked as a financial adviser to HNW clients at both HSBC and Bank of Scotland International, and prior to this an Assistant Portfolio Manager in the Investment Team at Kleinwort Benson. Colin’s focus is on broadening and strengthening existing intermediary relationships, as well as sourcing new intermediary business for the Group. Colin holds the CFA Society UK Investment Management Certificate and CISI Investment Advice Diploma, Securities Representative and Investment Administration Qualifications.
Seb Poole has over 12 years’ experience of working in the finance industry. Specialising in international retail banking, FX, financial reviews and planning, he joined Butterfield in Jersey in early 2023 as a Relationship Manager.
He is focussed on strengthening client relationships, identifying their needs and providing solutions, as well as advising on our product offering. Seb holds a MIBLF DipFA and L4 Diploma in Financial Advice and Investments.


Milton Freitas, CeMAP
Milton joined Butterfield in 2021 as a Lending Specialist on the Channel Islands Mortgages team. Milton has assisted local clients with mortgage solutions ranging from first time buyers and re-mortgages to more bespoke lending solutions until he joined our Local Banking Team as a Relationship Manager in late 2023. Milton has extensive and varied experience in Customer Service and Sales roles, most recently with RBSI/NatWest International as a Personal Mortgage Arranger and a Premier Relationship Manager. Highlighting his exceptional Customer Service and rapport with clients, Milton was a finalist in the 2019 Jersey Evening Post Pride of Jersey Awards for Customer Service Employee of the Year and received the RBSI Innovating to meet Customers’ Needs and Courtesy Awards. Milton holds the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice. (CeMAP)
Harry joined Butterfield at the start of 2024 and has worked in the banking and finance industry since 2016. In his most recent role before joining Butterfield, Harry spent a year working for an international mortgage brokerage, where he was exposed to different lending requirements in Jersey and the UK. Prior to this, Harry spent 6 years working in administration completing his ICSA Diploma. As a lending specialist, Harry's role consists of assisting local clients with a full range of mortgage solutions - from first-time buyers to re-mortgages to more bespoke lending solutions.