Robert Morton is a Toronto-based financial executive and an accomplished leader in financial, strategic and general management. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of RFA Bank of Canada.

 

Robert’s career in finance began with State Street Bank, where he began working in May 1993. For over 21 years, he learned the details of the financial services industry, eventually becoming the bank’s Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at State Street Canada, as well as the Principal Officer of State Street Bank and Trust Company – Canada Branch and the President of State Street Fund Services Toronto Inc.

 

Prior to his transition to RFA Bank of Canada, Robert spent 3 years with Home Capital Group Inc., where he most recently served as the firm’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he was responsible for all aspects of financial support, treasury, strategic and capital planning/development, procurement and investor relations for Home Capital and Home Trust.

 

Robert Morton holds a range of licenses and certifications, including his CPA,CMA designation. He graduated from the University of Waterloo in Ontario with a bachelor’s degree in Economics.

 

Robert has served on nine Canadian and global boards including State Street Trust Company Canada and the Child Development Institute (CDI), an accredited children’s mental health agency in Toronto. He is currently the Director of New Hope Non Profit Dwellings (Durham) Inc., a non-profit corporation with 118 units located at 139 Mary Street North, Oshawa.

 

An active member of the community, Robert lends his personal support to Hockey Canada in the Advanced Coaching Program. He has also participated as president and board member of his local Minor Hockey Association.

 

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Robert Morton enjoys spending time with his family and keeping fit.