A NEW private banking partner has been appointed to Yorkshire Bank’s Bradford-based Calderdale and Kirklees team.

Clayton Birchall (pictured), 32, joins the 16-strong Kirklees and Calderdale team led by senior partner Kevin Newson.

The team operates from Yorkshire Bank’s West Yorkshire Financial Solutions Centre on Canal Road, Bradford.

Mr Birchall, who has been in banking for 12 years, has expertise in business banking, relationship management and as a mortgage adviser.

He will work throughout Kirklees and Calderdale as well as covering Bradford and the Aire Valley area to provide private banking services to a portfolio of high-net worth individuals.

Said Mr Newson: “We’re pleased to be expanding and creating new jobs in banking in West Yorkshire due to customer demand.”