Shamonie Barman

Spear’s Review

Shamonie Barman specialises in looking after UHNWs with complex affairs, particularly those with Indian connections. A graduate from the London School of Economics, she began her career as an analyst at HSBC Private Banking’s Mumbai office, before moving to Barclays in 2010. More than a decade later, she swiftly climbed the ranks to become a highly specialised private banker with a focus on high-value clients from the UAE and Singapore. 

Barman focuses on offering discretionary portfolio management, as well as giving clients access to a range of services, from structured credit to treasury solutions and wealth structuring advice. She is also adept at advising on matters relating to trusts and special-purpose vehicles, a highly sought-after niche among international entrepreneurs. 

Advisor Profile

Shamonie Barman is a Director in the Barclays Private Bank, UK International team, covering global Indian families with a main focus on the UHNW segment of the market. Shamonie joined Barclays on the graduate scheme in 2010 and has worked her way up over the last 12 years.

A CFA Charterholder, Shamonie brings both on-the-job experience and an academic background to rival many of her peers. She holds an MSc in Management, Organisation and Governance from the London School of Economics and a BSc in Business Management from Warwick Business School. 

The majority of Shamonie’s clients have a net worth of $100 million and above. Even with the challenges of Indian regulations and restrictive capital controls, she has grown the book and trust of clients. She is very committed to ensuring her clients’ wealth is structured efficiently and delivers the breadth of the Barclays platform. She has provided a broad range of solutions from discretionary portfolio management, to advisory services and high touch trading services. She believes in working with a holistic network to deliver her clients' objectives to achieve the best possible outcome. 

Shamonie looks to build long-term relationships with families, across multiple generations.

Shamonie spends a lot of time promoting diversity within the organisation and supporting several citizenship initiatives, most notably the Women's Initiative Network at Barclays, which she is currently looking to grow and leverage further. Shamonie has been a panelist in several events some of which include PCD Club events and ‘Property What is the Future’ a webinar which was run in aide of two charities, Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity and Tzedek.

Shamonie is a consummate professional who possesses a breadth of experience and knowledge, which stands out. She is an exceptional contributor in both her personal and professional career. She was listed in Citywealth’s Top 50 wealth management advisors for 2020. She also received the Wealth Professional Award from Magic Circle in 2021. Outside work Shamonie enjoys watching sport and is a tennis and cricket fan. She is a mother to a young boy and spends her time balancing work and family.