Bruce Clarke, Cfa
About Bruce Clarke, Cfa
Bruce Clarke, CFA, serves as the Head of Americas Institutional Client Service for OCIO Solutions at Russell Investments, where he implements client service strategies for the U.S. and Canadian markets. He has over two decades of experience in institutional client service and has held various roles within Russell Investments since 1994.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Bruce Clarke serves as the Head of Americas Institutional Client Service for OCIO Solutions at Russell Investments. In this role, he is responsible for implementing client service strategies and initiatives tailored for the U.S. and Canadian markets. His leadership focuses on delivering strategic advice and implementation solutions to clients in the OCIO and investment management sectors. He has held this position since 2022 and works on-site in Seattle, Washington.
Previous Experience at Russell Investments
Bruce Clarke has an extensive history with Russell Investments, having worked in various roles over nearly three decades. He was the Managing Director of U.S. Institutional Client Service and OCIO Solutions from 2013 to 2022. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Client Executive in the Americas Institutional division from 2001 to 2012. His earlier roles at Russell included Associate Client Executive and Consultant positions, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of client service within the organization.
Educational Background
Bruce Clarke earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Puget Sound, where he studied Economics and Computer Information Systems. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in both financial principles and technology, which supports his work in client service and investment management.
Professional Experience Outside Russell Investments
Before rejoining Russell Investments, Bruce Clarke worked at US Trust as a Consultant and Vice President at CTC Consulting for 11 months in 2000. His experience also includes two years as a Consultant for Russell Private Investment Services from 1997 to 1999. These roles have contributed to his expertise in client consulting and institutional services.
Leadership and Committees
In addition to his current role, Bruce Clarke serves on the Russell Investments' Operating Committee and the Americas Institutional Executive Committee. His involvement in these committees underscores his leadership within the organization and his commitment to shaping strategic initiatives that impact institutional client services.