William Mendes

Senior Adviser

East West Private Wealth

William Mendes is a Senior Adviser at East West Private Wealth, with a background in financial services that includes business development, customer relationship management, and wealth management. His professional experience encompasses roles within the financial sector focused on client relationship building, understanding customer needs, and adapting to changes in finance.

Most recently, Mendes served as a Business Development Executive with FTFT Capital Investments LLC since April 2021, engaging with sectors such as cryptocurrency, blockchain, and fintech. Prior roles include Relationship Manager at the Commercial Bank of Dubai, Associate Account Director at L&T CAPITAL MARKETS LIMITED in DIFC, Manager in Wealth Management at RAKBANK, Financial Planning Manager in Wealth Management at HSBC in Mumbai, India, and Territory Sales Leader at American Express Services India Ltd.

During his tenure at RAKBANK, Mendes managed high net worth and elite clients, focusing on those of Indian origin in East Africa, and provided investment advice and banking product solutions. His early career involved advising on equity-related products at HSBC and sourcing high-value accounts at American Express Services India Ltd.

Mendes has a Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, an International Certificate in Wealth Management from the Securities and Investment Institute, London, UK, and an AMFI Certification from India. He is proficient in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Marathi, and Konkani.