RBC Investor & Treasury Services appoints Paul Burd as Global Head of Client Operations

LUXEMBOURG, 14 December 2021 - RBC Investor & Treasury Services (I&TS) today announces the appointment of Paul Burd as Managing Director, Global Head of Client Operations, effective January 3, 2022.

Burd will join RBC I&TS in Luxembourg and will be a member of I&TS' senior management team.

Burd has more than 30 years’ experience in the financial services industry. Most recently, he was the Chief Operating Officer of Six Digital Exchange (part of SIX Group AG), where he oversaw the development and launch of a fully regulated exchange and central securities depository for digital assets in Switzerland – the first of its kind in the world.

Prior to joining SDX, Burd held a variety of roles at HSBC, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Barclays and Fidelity, leading global operational teams across investment banking, investor services, wealth management and asset management.

Francis Jackson, CEO of RBC Investor Services, said: “I am delighted to welcome Paul, who brings with him a wealth of experience in financial markets. Paul is known for his ability to strategically drive transformation which, coupled with his significant industry experience, positions him well for this role.”

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RBC Investor & Treasury Services (RBC I&TS) is a financially strong partner that provides asset and payment services to corporate investors and financial institutions globally. Trusted with CAD 4.5 trillion in assets under administration, clients are at the heart of our service offering. With offices in 16 countries, our focus is on safeguarding client assets as we leverage data and technology solutions to deliver meaningful insights, simplify our clients’ operations and support their growth.