Joel Robbins
About Joel Robbins
Joel Robbins serves as the Associate Director of Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in finance, having previously worked at various organizations including the Export-Import Bank of the U.S., PAREXEL, and Staples.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Joel Robbins serves as the Associate Director of Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to financial planning and strategic initiatives within the organization. The Broad Institute is known for its collaborative research in genomics and biomedical science, and Robbins plays a key role in supporting its financial operations.
Previous Experience at Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
Robbins worked at the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. as a Special Assistant to the Chairman from 2008 to 2009. His role involved supporting the Chairman in various capacities within the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Prior to this, he served as a Special Assistant to the Vice Chair & first Vice President from 2006 to 2009, gaining significant experience in financial operations and policy.
Career Progression in Finance
Robbins has a diverse background in finance, having held various positions in different organizations. He was a Senior Financial Analyst at Staples from 2011 to 2014, followed by a role as Senior Financial Analyst - Outsourcing Services at Eagle Investment Systems from 2014 to 2015. He then progressed to Manager of Finance and Operations at Eagle Investment Systems from 2015 to 2018, and later became Senior Manager of Finance at PAREXEL from 2018 to 2021.
Educational Background
Robbins earned his MBA from Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business, where he studied Corporate Finance and Renewable Energy from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the College of the Holy Cross, which he completed from 1999 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in financial strategy and analysis.