Jonathan Hunter

Jonathan Hunter is Head of Global Markets for RBC Capital Markets, and is a member of the RBC Capital Markets Operating Committee.

Jonathan has been with RBC for 30 years, joining its Dealer Trainee Program in 1991. Since then, he has held progressively senior roles within Capital Markets, including Global Co-Head, Fixed Income and Currencies (2006-2011), based in New York, and Global Head of Liquid Products (2002-2006), based in London. He most recently held the role of Global Head of Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities since 2011 before his appointment to Head of Global Markets in November 2020.

Today, Jonathan leads a team of close to 3,000 Global Markets professionals globally and is responsible for the firm’s Central Funding, Global Equities and FICC businesses. The Global Markets business collectively is a significant contributor to RBC Capital Markets earnings.

Jonathan recently completed an eight-year term as a member of the Board of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA).

Jonathan is also actively involved in RBC’s diversity, mentorship and recruitment initiatives, and was formally recognized by the Women in Capital Markets organization as a 2018 Champion of Change in acknowledgement for his ongoing efforts to advance women in the workplace.

In addition, Jonathan is a key participant and contributor in RBC’s many community and charitable initiatives, including the RBC Race for the Kids, RBC Trade for the Kids, and he serves as a member of the United Way’s Major Individual Givers cabinet as part of RBC’s annual Employee Giving Campaign.

Jonathan was recently named a member of the Smith Master of Financial Innovation & Technology (MFIT) Advisory Board at Queen’s University, and serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees, and sits on the Board of Governors, for The Bishop Strachan School in Toronto.

Jonathan earned his Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree (Finance) from Queen’s University in 1991, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).