Brent Romey
About Brent Romey
Brent Romey serves as the Director of Global Investment Operations at Russell Investments, where he has worked in various roles since 2001. He has a background in finance and accounting, holding a BBA from the University of Washington.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Brent Romey serves as the Director of Global Investment Operations at Russell Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads a team responsible for various trading operations, including portfolio reconciliation, corporate actions, systematic rebalancing, and vendor oversight. His leadership focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness within the global investment framework.
Previous Experience at Russell Investments
Brent Romey has held multiple positions at Russell Investments over the years. He worked as a Fund Analyst from 2001 to 2003 and again from 2004 to 2005. He progressed to roles such as Portfolio Trading Analyst from 2005 to 2008, Head of Portfolio Trading Services from 2009 to 2011, and Director of Strategic Initiatives from 2011 to 2012. He also served as Director of North America Client Service from 2016 to 2017 and Director of Investment Operations from 2018 to 2022.
Leadership in Investment Operations
In his capacity as Director of Investment Operations at Russell Investments from 2018 to 2022, Brent Romey implemented a follow-the-sun operating model aimed at enhancing global investment operations. He emphasizes driving scalable operations through process re-engineering, cross-training, and system integration, contributing to the overall efficiency of investment processes.
Board Membership at America SCORES Seattle
Brent Romey served as a Board Member for America SCORES Seattle from 2013 to 2022. During his nine-year tenure, he contributed to the organization's mission of providing youth with opportunities for personal and academic growth through soccer and literacy programs in the Greater Seattle Area.
Educational Background
Brent Romey studied at the University of Washington, where he focused on Accounting and Management. He achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from 1999 to 2001. This educational background laid the foundation for his career in investment operations and management.