Mr Grech has been employed within the local financial services industry since 1985. During his years in the industry, Mr Grech has served in various areas, primarily retail banking, corporate and business finance, risk management and financial crime compliance. Mr Grech has occupied various senior positions and leading roles in the aforementioned areas over the past two decades. He was also president of the local Institute of Financial Services between 2012 and 2015. Since October 2020, Mr Grech has been heading the Bank’s SME Finance area, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises with their banking and financing needs, through a number of specialised offices across Malta and Gozo.Mr Grech holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Bangor (Wales) and a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Financial Services from the University of Manchester. Mr Grech is also a fellow of the London Institute of Banking and Finance as well as an accredited trainer for the same institute.Mr Grech occupies the role of Chief Commercial Officer.