A Belfast investment expert has achieved the highest score in the UK in a Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) examination.
Jamesina Doble MCSI, director of investment management with Belfast wealth management company Johnston Campbell, was awarded a CISI Operations Award and was one of just 76 winners globally who achieved outstanding exam success.
Jamesina achieved an award for highest score in Managing Operational Risk in Financial Institutions and received her accolade at the CISI annual awards at Mansion House in London.
"I am delighted to have received this Award and I want to thank my employer, Johnston Campbell, for their support throughout the whole process," Ms Doble said.
“Having a full time job and studying at the same time is a challenge but results like this show that it is worth it."
Wealth management director with Johnston Campbell Kerry McClaughan said Jamesina had showed "great dedication to managing that tricky balance of work and study".
“Jamesina’s CISI Award is very well deserved, and it shows commitment to her career development and enhances her competence and knowledge which is good for the firm, our clients and stakeholders.”
CISI global director of learning James Stockdale added:
"“Aristotle said ‘Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution’.
“This is certainly true of our award winners, and we would like to congratulate them all on their success. I am certain these outstanding students will be shaping the industry in years to come.”
