Ellen Bilski
About Ellen Bilski
Ellen Bilski serves as the Regional Director at Russell Investments, where she builds relationships with institutional investors across the United States. She has extensive experience in investment advisory and asset management solutions, having held various roles at Russell Investments since 2008.
Current Role as Regional Director
Ellen Bilski serves as the Regional Director at Russell Investments, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for building relationships with institutional investors throughout the United States. Her responsibilities include designing and delivering investment advisory and asset management solutions tailored for pension and 401k plans, endowments and foundations, and healthcare systems. She collaborates with CFOs, Treasurers, Controllers, Investment Committees, and Boards to ensure the financial well-being of organizations.
Previous Experience at Russell Investments
Ellen Bilski has a significant history with Russell Investments, where she held multiple roles over several years. She worked as a Financial Analyst from 2008 to 2011, followed by a position as an Investment Analyst from 2011 to 2014. She then advanced to Associate Regional Director from 2014 to 2018. Prior to her current role, she served as Manager of Institutional Sales from 2018 to 2020. Throughout her tenure, she gained extensive experience in operations, particularly in fund reporting, expense accounting, and budgeting.
Education and Academic Background
Ellen Bilski studied at the University of Washington Tacoma, where she focused on Business Finance. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree between 2008 and 2011. Her academic background provided a foundation for her career in finance and investment management, enabling her to develop the skills necessary for her various roles at Russell Investments.
Expertise in Investment Solutions
In her current role, Ellen Bilski specializes in designing and delivering investment advisory and asset management solutions. Her expertise encompasses a range of financial products and services aimed at institutional investors, including pension and 401k plans, endowments and foundations, and healthcare systems. This specialization allows her to effectively address the unique financial needs of these organizations.