Anya Schnoor has been promoted to the post of executive vice-president, wealth management and insurance from her previous role of senior vice-president, wealth management of the Scotiabank Group.
In her new role, Schnoor, who is also chief executive officer of Scotia DBG Investments, will be working closely with Scotiabank's international wealth-management and international insurance groups developing an integrated investment, insurance and private-banking business, while coordinating the implementation across Scotiabank's retail banking platform in Jamaica.
"As one of Jamaica's youngest chief executive officer, Anya has led the successful integration of Scotia DBG Investments into the Scotiabank Group. At the same time, she has overseen continued expansion of Scotia Life's product line and growth in its sales force," said Bruce Bowen, president and chief executive officer of Scotia Group Jamaica at the time of making the appointment.
"Anya has done a tremendous job building out our Wealth Management business in Jamaica over the past four years. Her knowledge of the industry combined with her strong leadership skills have been key to our success in Jamaica," added Dan Wright, senior vice-president international wealth management for Scotiabank in Canada.
Schnoor has over 17 years experience in the financial industry, having joined the Scotia Group in 2006. Schnoor who holds an MBA from Barry University and a B.A. in finance and international business from Florida International University has also been serving as president of the Jamaica Security Dealers Association for the past three years.
Source: Jamaica Gleaner