HIGHVERN Strengthens Jersey Funds Team with Senior Appointments
Leading provider of fiduciary, fund and corporate services, HIGHVERN is pleased to announce the appointment of three senior professionals to its Funds team in Jersey, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional client service and deepening its fund services expertise.
Ray Martires joins as Associate Director in Fund Accounting, bringing with him broad expertise across fund accounting, administration, loan servicing, and financial reporting. As a Certified Public Accountant, Ray began his career in external audit before moving into the funds sector, where he has built a reputation for service delivery and technical expertise. Prior to joining HIGHVERN, he led operations for one of the largest Private Debt clients at a former FTSE 250 firm.
Melissa McKerrell joins as Senior Manager in Fund Administration. As a Chartered Accountant, Melissa began her career in audit before transitioning into the funds sector, where she became known for her client focus and operational excellence, more recently working inhouse for a large buyout PE firm. At HIGHVERN, she now leads a team of fund administrators, driving best practices.
Rachel Van Neste has also been appointed as a Senior Manager in Fund Administration. With over a decade of experience in the offshore finance industry, the majority of which was at a mid-market PE firm. Rachel brings specialist knowledge in private equity and a proven track record of managing complex fund structures. Rachel is an Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland.
Aidan O’Flanagan, Head of Funds – Offshore, said, “Welcoming Ray, Rachel and Melissa is a reflection of HIGHVERN’s momentum and commitment to building a team of experienced professionals who understand our clients and can deliver exceptional service. We’re excited to have them on board and look forward to the impact they’ll make. We continue to strengthen our team across all levels to support continued growth and client demand.”
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