I am an experienced Wealth Management professional with over 20 years in the banking and finance industry, having worked with notable institutions such as Credit Suisse, Reuters, Lloyds Bank, Société Générale, Crypto Finance, and the London Stock Exchange Group. I have a strong track record in managing partnerships and driving sales, and I'm highly independent and ethical with exceptional negotiation and presentation skills in English, French, and German. In addition to finance, I manage the career of an award-winning violinist and composer, and help businesses strategically build and grow their social media presence. I’m passionate about combining traditional industry expertise with digital marketing and content creation to deliver impactful results.

Oliver T. Ernst

I am an experienced Wealth Management professional with over 20 years in the banking and finance industry, having worked with notable institutions such as Credit Suisse, Reuters, Lloyds Bank, Société Générale, Crypto Finance, and the London Stock Exchange Group. I have a strong track record in managing partnerships and driving sales, and I'm highly independent and ethical with exceptional negotiation and presentation skills in English, French, and German. In addition to finance, I manage the career of an award-winning violinist and composer, and help businesses strategically build and grow their social media presence. I’m passionate about combining traditional industry expertise with digital marketing and content creation to deliver impactful results.

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I am an experienced Wealth Management professional with over 20 years in the banking and finance industry, having worked with notable institutions such as Credit Suisse, Reuters, Lloyds Bank, Société Générale, Crypto Finance, and the London Stock Exchange Group. I have a strong track record in managing partnerships and driving sales, and I’m highly independent and ethical with exceptional negotiation and presentation skills in English, French, and German.

In addition to finance, I manage the career of an award-winning violinist and composer, and help businesses strategically build and grow their social media presence. I’m passionate about combining traditional industry expertise with digital marketing and content creation to deliver impactful results.

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Language

French
Fluent
German
Fluent
German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Managing Partner at Nurdana Ernst Productions SNC & Nurdana Creative Agency, Geneva
January 1, 2024 - Present
Managing the career of an award-winning violinist, composer, and content creator. Helping businesses strategically build and grow their presence on social media platforms.
Head of Sales and Member of the Management Team at Wecan Group SA, Geneva
December 31, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Driving institutional sales and business development with banks, External Asset Managers (EAMs), and Trustees. Forming partnerships with core banking systems, CRM, and CLM solutions.
Managing Partner at Venley Capital, Dubai
January 1, 2024 - July 28, 2025
Providing US pre-IPO opportunities to High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), Family Offices, and Institutional clients.
Proposition Sales Manager for Digital Wealth Management Solutions at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) / Refinitiv, Geneva & Zurich
December 31, 2022 - July 28, 2025
Developed the sales strategy for wealth and digital proposition in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Acted as an advocate for customer needs to the business. Exceeded revenue and gross sales targets using an established network to key decision makers (MRR > 100k).
Head of French-speaking markets at Crypto Finance AG, Geneva & Zurich
December 31, 2019 - July 28, 2025
Acquisition of institutional clients for Crypto Finance AG. Set up and management of a representation office in Geneva, being the first point of contact for all French-speaking markets (Romandie, France, Monaco, Luxembourg, and Belgium). Organized roadshows, client events, conferences, PR/branding activities, and media relations. Raised seed money for Crypto Fund AG. Onboarded several banks and Family Offices for Crypto Brokerage AG and Crypto Storage AG. Invited as a speaker at international wealth management conferences.
Founder at Ernst Invest, Geneva
December 31, 2018 - July 28, 2025
Led investment initiatives and wealth management strategies.
Vice President, External Asset Managers Department at Société Générale Private Banking, Geneva
December 31, 2014 - July 28, 2025
Managed relationships and services for External Asset Managers.
Relationship Manager, External Asset Managers Department at Lloyds TSB Private Banking, Geneva
December 31, 2013 - July 28, 2025
Managed client relationships for External Asset Managers.
Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Fischer Family Office, Montreux & Cape Town
December 31, 2007 - July 28, 2025
Oversaw investment strategies and portfolio management.
Financial Applications Specialist at Reuters SA, Geneva
December 31, 2004 - July 28, 2025
Supported and developed financial applications.
Financial Controller at Credit Suisse First Boston, Zurich
December 31, 2002 - July 28, 2025
Conducted financial controlling activities.

Education

MBA at Business School Lausanne
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
BBA at Business School Lausanne
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Baccalauréat A2 at Collège Champittet Lausanne
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994

Qualifications

Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The Future of Finance Specialization - Duke University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Digital Transformation in Financial Services Specialization - Copenhagen Business School
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Automation Essentials Certification (RPA, Machine Learning, Cognitive Automation and Artificial Intelligence) - Automation Academy by WorkFusion
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Introduction to Digital Currencies Certification - University of Nicosia
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services