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Robert Laughton

Montreal,QC

Summary

Accomplished executive with a proven track record at Foyston, Gordon & Payne, enhancing client portfolios and spearheading business development initiatives across Quebec and Eastern Canada. Expert in asset management and relationship building, Led teams to manage $10 billion in US fixed income portfolios, significantly boosting profitability and operational efficiency.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President Institutional Client Services

Foyston, Gordon & Payne
11.2016 - 12.2024
  • Supported institutional pension clients through client servicing.
  • This involved regular updates on the economy and client performance
  • Executed business development initiatives targeting Quebec and Eastern Canada
  • Contributed as a member to the ESG committee


Associate Partner Investment Consulting

Aon
10.2012 - 11.2016

Delivered consulting expertise to diverse institutional pension funds

Senior Investment Consultant

PBI Actuarial
01.2010 - 06.2012

Offered specialized investment consulting services catering to the needs of various pension plans, with emphasis on Labour clients.

Senior Associate

Jarislowsky Fraser
01.2007 - 01.2010

Performed portfolio management duties for various Canadian fixed income portfolios encompassing both institutional and retail clients.

Provided client servicing when required. Example: a large institutional client located in the Middle East

Chief Operating Officer

Global Excel
01.2003 - 10.2005

Implemented the recommendations from my prior position as VP Strategic Initiatives.

Contributed to operational efficiency and increased profitability through process improvement

Oversaw day-to-day operations to keep organization running smoothly while meeting business goals.

Consultant

Self Employed
03.2002 - 09.2003

Provided investment advice to clients in the venture capital industry in Denver, Colorado as well as the life insurance sector headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.

Managing Director Debt Capital Markets

Bear Stearns Inc.
07.2000 - 01.2002

Contributed to the Debt Capital Markets team, assisting with corporate debt issuance.


I was also a member of a group focusing on finding solutions to improve profitability in the insurance sector.

Investment Vice President U.S. Fixed Income

Manulife Financial
07.1983 - 02.2000

Successfully built and supervised a diverse team responsible for the management of various internal US fixed income portfolios totaling $10 billion

Analyst Treasury

Royal Trust
01.1981 - 07.1983

Performed analysis of the company's matched book as part of my role as an analyst


Evaluated and analyzed creditworthiness for the commercial loan portfolio.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce & Economics

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
12.1980

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Asset Management
  • Risk Management
  • ESG
  • Client Servicing
  • Business Development
  • Pension Consulting

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional

Timeline

Vice President Institutional Client Services

Foyston, Gordon & Payne
11.2016 - 12.2024

Associate Partner Investment Consulting

Aon
10.2012 - 11.2016

Senior Investment Consultant

PBI Actuarial
01.2010 - 06.2012

Senior Associate

Jarislowsky Fraser
01.2007 - 01.2010

Chief Operating Officer

Global Excel
01.2003 - 10.2005

Consultant

Self Employed
03.2002 - 09.2003

Managing Director Debt Capital Markets

Bear Stearns Inc.
07.2000 - 01.2002

Investment Vice President U.S. Fixed Income

Manulife Financial
07.1983 - 02.2000

Analyst Treasury

Royal Trust
01.1981 - 07.1983

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce & Economics

University of Toronto
Robert Laughton