Saffery Trust is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, following a comprehensive and confidential survey of its employees. The certification recognises outstanding workplace culture and is based entirely on staff feedback.
This recognition follows the firm’s successful Great Place to Work® Switzerland accreditation earlier this year and reflects Saffery Trust’s commitment to building a workplace where people feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed, both individually and as part of a team.
A global view of a positive workplace culture
To achieve certification, employees across all offices completed the Trust Index™ survey, an independent and confidential review measuring key dimensions such as leadership, fairness, respect, collaboration and pride in the workplace.
Across the board, results demonstrated high levels of engagement and satisfaction:
- 88% of employees said Saffery Trust is a great place to work
- 91% said they are proud to tell others they work at Saffery Trust
- 91% believe customers would rate the service as excellent
- 94% feel they are treated fairly regardless of their race or sexual orientation
- 96% feel physically safe at work
Employees also praised the inclusive and supportive atmosphere across all offices, with one team member commenting:
“The people here are smart, skilled, hardworking and know how to get the job done while having fun. Because collaboration is encouraged, you get to know everyone and feel supported when you don’t know something.”
Investing in people, not just processes
Professional development also featured strongly in the results, with 88% of staff agreeing they are offered training to further themselves professionally, and 83% stating they are actively developing within their role.
Saffery Trust’s people-first culture continues to drive improvements internally, with a particular focus on maintaining high standards of integrity, inclusivity and teamwork across the organisation.
Managing Director Nick Batiste said, “We are incredibly proud of this certification. It reinforces the importance we place on creating a collaborative, respectful and empowering environment for our people. We know that when our people thrive, so do our clients — and this certification is a reflection of the culture we’ve worked hard to build.”
An ongoing commitment
The certification also provides a benchmark for continued improvement. While overall scores were high, Saffery Trust is taking time to reflect on feedback around areas such as transparency and communication, ensuring it continues to enhance the employee experience.
“We’ve always believed that the best client service comes from empowered and engaged people,” said People and Culture Director Sharon Coburn, “Being a great place to work helps us attract and retain exceptional talent, and that translates directly into the trusted, long-term relationships we build with our clients around the world.”
With teams based in the Cayman Islands, Dubai, Guernsey, Switzerland and more recently the United Kingdom, Saffery Trust delivers tailored fiduciary and wealth structuring services to individuals, families and businesses internationally. The Great Place to Work® certification affirms the firm’s shared culture and values, no matter the location.
