Rathbone Investment Management has hired Will Roberts as an investment director for its Liverpool office.

Roberts, who has also worked at UBS Wealth Management, has over 15 years in the financial services industry.

Prior to this, Roberts served as an investment manager in investment management firm Charles Stanley’s London office.

Before joining Charles Stanley, Roberts worked as an associate director in UBS Wealth Management, and started his career at BWD Rensburg in Liverpool.

Commenting on the appointment, Andrew Morris, Rathbones’ head of the North, said: "Will’s ability, experience and local knowledge will be an excellent asset for Rathbones in Liverpool and we are sure that our clients will benefit from his considerable expertise."