Alain Ucari

Alain’s Biography

Alain Ucari is Head of Pictet Wealth Management in Monaco. He is also Secretary of the Monaco Association for Financial Activities (AMAF).

A private-banking specialist with almost three decades of experience in the sector, Alain spearheaded the launch of Pictet Wealth Management's operations in Monaco in 2019, growing a small team of four specialists into an office of 19 within the space of a year.

Alain brings his considerable knowledge of Monaco society to Pictet Wealth Management, a division of Pictet Group, offering wealth management, investment and banking advice to high-net-worth individuals. Pictet believes in building long-term relationships to better advise clients on investment solutions and help them grow and manage their assets.

Before joining Pictet Alain worked at Julius Baer in Monaco, initially as CEO before being promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors. Prior to Julius Baer, Alain spent 20 years at Credit Suisse, over 12 of them as CEO of its Monaco branch.

As Secretary of AMAF, Alain assists the Association in its mission to represent and promote... Alain Ucari is Head of Pictet Wealth Management in Monaco. He is also Secretary of the Monaco Association for Financial Activities (AMAF).

A private-banking specialist with almost three decades of experience in the sector, Alain spearheaded the launch of Pictet Wealth Management's operations in Monaco in 2019, growing a small team of four specialists into an office of 19 within the space of a year.

Alain brings his considerable knowledge of Monaco society to Pictet Wealth Management, a division of Pictet Group, offering wealth management, investment and banking advice to high-net-worth individuals. Pictet believes in building long-term relationships to better advise clients on investment solutions and help them grow and manage their assets.

Before joining Pictet Alain worked at Julius Baer in Monaco, initially as CEO before being promoted to Chairman of the Board of Directors. Prior to Julius Baer, Alain spent 20 years at Credit Suisse, over 12 of them as CEO of its Monaco branch.

As Secretary of AMAF, Alain assists the Association in its mission to represent and promote the development of Monaco’s banking sector, and serves as the Chairman of its anti-money laundering and professional certification committees.

In 2019 Alain was promoted to Officer of the Order of Saint-Charles, an honour founded in 1858 and bestowed by Monaco’s sovereign, rewarding service to the State or Prince.

Alain graduated from HEC Lausanne, the business school affiliated to the University of Lausanne, and completed Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management programme. READ MORE VIEW LESS

Alain’s Newsfeed

International Investment

Pictet Asset Services expands in Monaco

Alain’s Background

Pictet Wealth Management

Head of Monaco

Jun 2019 - Present

Monaco, MC

Pictet Wealth Management, a division of the Pictet Group, offers private-banking solutions to HNWI, and family office services to HNW families. Services include dedicated asset management, strategy and investment selection assistance, worldwide market execution, and asset safeguarding and monitoring.

Julius Bär Group

CEO

Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

Monaco, MC

Julius Baer is a private-banking firm founded in Switzerland in 1890. Alain joined the prestigious bank in 2015 as CEO, Monaco. In 2016 he was promoted to Chair of the Board of Directors in Monaco.

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Alain’s Gallery

Mr. Alain Ucari, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Korea in Monaco, HSH Prince Albert II, HE Mr. Dae-jong Yoo, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Monaco.

Alain Ucari being awarded Honorary Consul of Korea

Pictet Wealth Management's Monaco office.

Alain Ucari standing by the Korean flag.

Alain Ucari standing by a window looking to his right, arms folded.

Alain Ucari standing with other members of the Monaco Association for Financial Activities (AMAF).

Current Board Positions

Monaco Association for Financial Activities

Secretary

Monaco, MC

The Monaco Association for Financial Activities (AMAF) represents the banking industry of Monaco and has, for more than 50 years, been a driving force in the promotion and development of the Principality's banking sector. Alain is the professional body's Secretary and serves as Chairman of its Anti-Money Laundering and Professional Certification Committees.

Yacht Club de Monaco

Deputy Treasurer

Monaco, MC

Established in 1953 by Prince Rainier and currently presided over by HSH Prince Sovereign Albert II, the Yacht Club de Monaco has over 2,500 members from 80 different countries. The Yacht Club de Monaco's burgee can be seen flying on some of the world's most prestigious yachts, attesting to the club's unique position on the international yachting scene.

Previous Board Positions

Julius Bär Group

Chair of the Board of Directors

Jul 2016 - Apr 2019

Monaco, MC

Founded in 1890, Julius Baer is a leading private banking company offering wealth management, investment management, real estate financing, and select offerings in trading and sales. As Chair of the Board of Directors (Monaco) Alain was responsible for the development and implementation of the bank’s strategy and direction.

Interviews

Alain UCARI: “We are striving for a financial industry with an excellent reputation and expert employees.”

Interviewee

Nov 2020

Alain talks about the AMAF, its relationship with AMCO (Monaco Association of Compliance Officers), and his role as Chairman of AMAF's Professional Certification Committee.

Alain Ucari: "our objective is to bring our know-how to the Monegasque market"

Interviewee

Mar 2020

In this interview, Alain elaborates on the added value and expertise Pictet Wealth Management brings to clients in Monaco.

Awards & Recognition

L'Ordre de Saint-Charles, Monaco

Officer

Nov 2019

Monaco, MC

In November 2019 Alain was promoted as an Officer in the Order of Saint-Charles (l’Ordre de Saint-Charles). The honour rewards service to the State or the Sovereign of Monaco.