Matthew R.J. Fildes
About Matthew R.J. Fildes
Matthew R.J. Fildes serves as Vice President at Raiffeisen Bank International AG in London, England, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in fund finance, having previously held positions at Bank of Ireland Corporate and Markets and MUFG, and has contributed significantly to the establishment and growth of Raiffeisen's fund finance sector.
Current Role at Raiffeisen Bank International
Matthew R.J. Fildes serves as Vice President at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, a position he has held since 2023. Based in London, England, he has contributed to the bank's operations in the fund finance sector. His role involves overseeing various aspects of fund finance, leveraging his extensive experience in banking and finance.
Previous Experience in Banking
Prior to his current role, Fildes worked at Raiffeisen Bank International AG as a Senior Associate from 2021 to 2023. He also held positions at Bank of Ireland Corporate and Markets, where he served as an Associate in Fund Finance from 2020 to 2021 and as an Analyst from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he briefly worked at MUFG in 2021 and Coleman Research from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background
Fildes studied at the University of Nottingham and has furthered his education through the Association of Corporate Treasurers, where he achieved a Certificate in Treasury Fundamentals. He also completed a program in ESG at Wharton Executive Education. His education has equipped him with a solid foundation in corporate treasury and finance.
Contributions to Fund Finance Sector
Fildes played a significant role in establishing Raiffeisen Bank International AG's presence in the fund finance sector since 2018. He has been instrumental in building the fund finance business from the ground up, achieving over €6 billion in transaction limits across more than 100 facilities. His efforts have provided credit facilities and banking services to over 80 investment managers in the Alternative Investment space.
Professional Development and Certifications
Fildes has pursued professional development through various educational programs. He studied Corporate Treasury at the Association of Corporate Treasurers, where he achieved Treasury Fundamentals. His commitment to continuous learning is evident in his focus on ESG through Wharton Executive Education.