Richard Johnson
About Richard Johnson
Richard Johnson is the Managing Director and Director of Research at Jefferies in Sydney, Australia. He has extensive experience in financial research and management, having previously held senior roles at CLSA, Citi, Nomura Securities, RBS Markets & International Banking, ABN AMRO Asia Securities, Credit Lyonnais Securities, and Prudential Bache Securities.
Company: Jefferies
Richard Johnson currently serves as the Managing Director and Director of Research at Jefferies. He has been with the company since 2019, bringing extensive experience in leading research and managing financial operations. His role involves oversight of research activities and strategic leadership within the Sydney, Australia office.
Previous Role: CLSA
Before joining Jefferies, Richard Johnson was the Head of Research at CLSA for Australia from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure, he supervised the research department, enhancing the coverage and quality of financial and market analysis in Sydney. His leadership skills contributed to advancing the firm's research capabilities.
Education: University of Cape Town
Richard Johnson holds a B.Soc.Sci in Political Science and Political Studies Honours from the University of Cape Town. He completed his studies between 1983 and 1986. His academic background provided a strong foundation in analytical thinking and political dynamics, which have been beneficial throughout his career in finance and research.
Career Background: Financial Sector Roles
Richard Johnson has held various significant positions throughout his career in the financial sector. He worked as Director at Citi from 2014 to 2017 and as Managing Director at Nomura Securities from 2010 to 2013, both in Sydney. His experience also includes a long tenure with RBS Markets & International Banking as Executive Director from 1999 to 2010, and earlier roles with ABN AMRO Asia Securities in Singapore and London, Credit Lyonnais Securities in London, and Prudential Bache Securities in London.
Early Career: University of Cape Town
Richard Johnson began his professional journey as a Tutor at the University of Cape Town in 1986. This role involved mentoring and assisting students, which laid the groundwork for his future in financial analysis and research.