Richard Mills, Cfa, Ctp
About Richard Mills, Cfa, Ctp
Richard Mills is the Director of Business Development at Interac Corp. in Toronto, Ontario, where he has worked since 2022. He holds an MBA and a MASc from the University of Toronto, and has extensive experience in finance and banking.
Work at Interac
Richard Mills has served as the Director of Business Development at Interac Corp. since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and developing strategic initiatives within the organization. His tenure at Interac is marked by his expertise in financial services and business development, contributing to the company's objectives in the payments industry. He operates from the company's Toronto, Ontario office.
Education and Expertise
Richard Mills holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Toronto, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also achieved a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he pursued further education at the CFA Institute, where he passed all three CFA exams on his first attempt between 2014 and 2016. He also earned a Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Energy and Environmental Engineering from the University of Toronto from 2007 to 2009.
Previous Experience at HSBC
Before joining Interac, Richard Mills worked at HSBC as the National Sales Head of ISB Global Liquidity and Cash Management from 2019 to 2022. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing sales strategies and managing client relationships in the liquidity and cash management sector. His role at HSBC was pivotal in enhancing the bank's service offerings in Canada.
Previous Experience at CIBC
Richard Mills served as the Senior Manager of Commercial Banking at CIBC from 2013 to 2019. During his six years at CIBC, he managed commercial banking operations and developed strategies to enhance client engagement and service delivery. His experience in commercial banking contributed to his understanding of the financial landscape in Canada.
Academic Roles at University of Toronto
Richard Mills has held academic positions at the University of Toronto. He worked as a Teaching Assistant for Design for the Environment and Heat Transfer from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he was involved in research as a Heat Transfer Researcher for four months in 2006. These roles provided him with valuable experience in academic instruction and research methodologies.