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Ayesha Patel

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Chief Operating Officer, Capital Markets Europe at RBC
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Ayesha Patel is the Chief Operating Officer for Capital Markets in Europe at RBC, a role she grew into after joining the firm as a graduate in 2009. She is a data-driven leader with a Masters of Engineering, responsible for regional strategy, governance, and operational risk.

Outside of her core role, Ayesha is a vocal supporter of advancing female leaders, demonstrated by her speaking roles at events that champion the female talent pipeline. She is also passionate about charitable causes, including fundraising for childrens hospitals like Great Ormond Street.

Unique fact: Ayesha achieved her executive-level position as COO just 12 years after starting her career at RBC.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer, Capital Markets Europe
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Female Leadership
Actively supports and speaks at events like the WeAreTheCity Rising Star Awards, which honor trailblazing women and aim to strengthen the female talent pipeline.
AI in Banking
Engages in discussions on how technology, particularly AI, is reshaping the future of the banking industry, as highlighted by her participation in RBC's annual Catalyst event.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Chief Operating Officer, Capital Markets Europe
RBC
8-2019 - 8-2021
Managing Director, Head of Product & Profitability, Market Services
RBC Investor & Treasury Services
1-2018 - 8-2019
Managing Director, Treasury & Market Services
RBC Investor & Treasury Services
8-2013 - 12-2017
Treasury & Market Services
RBC Investor & Treasury Services
2-2009 - 8-2013
Liquidity Risk and Corporate Treasury
RBC
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Media appearances

RBC appoints Ayesha Patel to the role of COO, Capital Markets Europe. Featured in RBC Capital Markets (rbccm.com)
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RBC Capital Markets appoints new European COO. Featured in The Trade News
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Education
2003 - 2008
Masters of Engineering
University of Bath
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