Robert has worked with industry leading banks, asset managers, and trading firms developing long term talent strategies and attracting top talent to meet and exceed clients’ goals and expectations.

Prior to MalinHughes, Robert started his career as a Research and Business Development Analyst with a boutique investment bank. He then moved to Michael Page International where he led the banking recruitment team in Chicago and built relationships within talent acquisition. From there he joined a client, BMO, and spent three years on the talent acquisition team leading hiring initiatives for capital markets and corporate areas supporting Finance, Investment & Corporate Banking, Investments, AML, Compliance, Risk and Governance, Model Risk Management, and executive leadership roles across the US..

Robert is an active member of several financial services networking groups and organizations throughout Chicago. He has been a panel speaker for the CFA, CAMS, and the Quinnipiac Global Asset Management Education Forum. Robert is on the Board of Directors for Love Andrew – a non-profit focused on providing resources and support to children with autism.

Robert attended the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC and graduated with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Leadership, Change and Social Responsibility.