Executive Management Team

Jason Julien

Group Chief Executive Officer

Jason Julien

Group Chief Executive Officer

Jason Julien, CFA, is a senior financial services executive with over 25 years of experience leading institutions, strengthening markets, and delivering sustainable performance across the Caribbean. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Management Studies from The University of the West Indies, an MBA with Distinction from Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University, the Accredited Director designation from the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada, and top honours in the Institute of Banking and Finance’s Professional Certificate for Financial Advisors (Cert FA), Banking Specialization.

Mr Julien’s career spans senior leadership and advisory roles, including consultancy with PricewaterhouseCoopers, management positions at an international bank, and executive leadership within one of the region’s largest financial services conglomerates, where he was responsible for more than US$8 billion in assets. Throughout his career, he has been recognised for disciplined strategy, strong governance, and a focus on long-term value creation.

A former member of the Finance Faculty at the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business and a respected commentator on economic, investment, and financial matters, Mr Julien brings a deep commitment to talent development, institutional resilience, and regional competitiveness. He has been recognised as a Distinguished Alumnus of The University of the West Indies, St Augustine.

He is a Past President of the CFA Society of Trinidad and Tobago and has served in several leadership and governance roles, including Vice-Chairman of the Capital Markets Development Committee of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago and Chairman of the Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago. He currently serves on the Boards of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce and West Indian Tobacco Company Limited.

As he assumes the role of Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Julien is focused on executing a clear strategic agenda: accelerating digital transformation to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency; strengthening governance, risk management, and capital discipline; expanding sustainable growth across core and adjacent markets; and building a high-performance, values-driven culture. His leadership is anchored in innovation, accountability, and the delivery of enduring value for customers, shareholders, and the wider Caribbean community.

Senior Management Team

Kirlyn Archie-Lewis

General Manager – Group Human Resources

Kirlyn Archie-Lewis

General Manager – Group Human Resources

Lindi Ballah-Tull

General Counsel, Group Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer

Lindi Ballah-Tull

General Counsel, Group Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer

Gillian Benjamin

Head – Brand and Marketing

Gillian Benjamin

Head – Brand and Marketing

Avinash Bissessar

Avinash Bissessar

General Manager – First Citizens Investment Services Limited

Avinash Bissessar

Avinash Bissessar

General Manager – First Citizens Investment Services Limited

Avril Edwards

General Manager – Digital and Electronic Services

Avril Edwards

General Manager – Digital and Electronic Services

Keshwar Khodai

Head – Group Treasury and International Trade

Keshwar Khodai

Head – Group Treasury and International Trade

Cheryl-Ann La Roche

Head – Retail Banking

Cheryl-Ann La Roche

Head – Retail Banking

Shiva Manraj

Group Chief Financial Officer

Shiva Manraj

Group Chief Financial Officer

Donna Miller

Chief Internal Auditor – Group Internal Audit

Donna Miller

Chief Internal Auditor – Group Internal Audit

Ishwarlal Mongru

Head – Commercial Banking

Ishwarlal Mongru

Head – Commercial Banking

Larry Olton

General Manager – Operations

Larry Olton

General Manager – Operations

Sana Ragbir

General Manager – Retail and Commercial Banking

Sana Ragbir

General Manager – Retail and Commercial Banking

Anil Ramdhanie

Chief Information Officer

Anil Ramdhanie

Chief Information Officer

Nesha Ramkhalawan

Group Chief Risk Officer (Ag.) – Group Enterprise Risk Management

Nesha Ramkhalawan

Group Chief Risk Officer (Ag.) – Group Enterprise Risk Management

Sacha Syne

General Manager – Corporate and Investment Banking

Sacha Syne

General Manager – Corporate and Investment Banking

Carver Trim

General Manager – Trustee Services

Carver Trim

General Manager – Trustee Services

Brian Woo

General Manager – First Citizens Depository Services

Brian Woo

General Manager – First Citizens Depository Services

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