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Mr. Robert P.
Sears, CFA, is a Chief Investment Officer at Rathbones Group Plc and a Chief Investment Officer at Rathbones Investment Management Ltd. He joined Rathbones in 2026 as Chief Investment Officer and is a member of the Group Executive Committee.
He is responsible for leading the ongoing development of a world-class investment strategy and process at Rathbones, overseeing the entire investment lifecycle, including asset allocation, investment research, portfolio construction, and risk management, to ensure the delivery of superior, scalable outcomes for clients.
With two decades of experience in global financial markets and investing, he has a proven track record of developing sophisticated investment frameworks and delivering excellent performance.
Prior to Rathbones, Mr. Sears spent over 13 years at Capital Generation Partners, where as Partner and Chief Investment Officer, he led the investment team and pioneered the firm’s proprietary asset allocation models.
He began his career at Merrill Lynch, focusing on structured solutions and derivatives across all major asset classes.
He holds a double first-class Master of Mathematics from Oxford University and a Master of Finance from Cambridge University, where he was awarded the Director’s Prize for the highest overall mark.
He is a CFA® charterholder, a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM), and holds the CFA Certificate in ESG Investing.
Postes actifs de Robert Sears
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| RATHBONES GROUP PLC | Directeur en chef des Investissements | 02/03/2026 |
Rathbones Investment Management Ltd.
Rathbones Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance RIM’s investment processes include asset allocation and investment selection. Their stock selection process focuses on the characteristics of each asset class: fixed interest stocks and bonds, equities, and Collective Investment Vehicles (CIVs), including property CIVs. | Directeur en chef des Investissements | 02/03/2026 |
Anciens postes connus de Robert Sears
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Capital Generation Partners LLP
Capital Generation Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance CapGen aims to produce well diversified portfolios, diversified across multiple dimensions and uses a focused approach that targets factors driven by fundamentally different processes and employing varying levels of diversification according to the level of knowledge or uncertainty. The firm takes a long-term approach, thinking like an owner, believing the best way to add value is through compounding of positive returns over the long-term with a patient, consistent and disciplined approach. | Directeur en chef des Investissements | 01/03/2026 |
Merrill Lynch International
Merrill Lynch International Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2009 |
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Merrill Lynch International
Merrill Lynch International Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Rathbones Group Plc
Rathbones Group Plc Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment and wealth management services | Finance |
University of Oxford
University of Oxford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Rathbones Investment Management Ltd.
Rathbones Investment Management Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance RIM’s investment processes include asset allocation and investment selection. Their stock selection process focuses on the characteristics of each asset class: fixed interest stocks and bonds, equities, and Collective Investment Vehicles (CIVs), including property CIVs. | Finance |
Capital Generation Partners LLP
Capital Generation Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance CapGen aims to produce well diversified portfolios, diversified across multiple dimensions and uses a focused approach that targets factors driven by fundamentally different processes and employing varying levels of diversification according to the level of knowledge or uncertainty. The firm takes a long-term approach, thinking like an owner, believing the best way to add value is through compounding of positive returns over the long-term with a patient, consistent and disciplined approach. | Finance |
















