Michelle analyses developments in international trade and geopolitics, and has studied the implications of longer-term trends in demographics and technology..
Collaborating with market strategists across the globe, Michelle provides synergistic analysis for NatWest Markets customer base on market-moving developments. Michelle is also a regular speaker and commentator on the economic outlook on various print, radio, and television news media including CNBC, Fox Business Network, Bloomberg TV and Radio, and Yahoo! Finance.
In her role as Head of Strategic Coordination and Business Operations, US, Michelle looks after the US operational and business control functions to ensure a well-controlled environment that is within the bank’s risk appetite. She works closely with both the NatWest Markets and NatWest Group leadership teams to coordinate the bank’s global strategic objectives.
As a member of the US Management Committee, Michelle works with other senior leaders to set and implement business strategy in the region. Alongside the US Chief Information Officer, Michelle focuses on innovation efforts in the region, examining Fintech partnerships and other growth opportunities at the intersection of business and technology. As an Executive Co-Sponsor of the US Energized Employee network, Michelle leads initiatives in diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, recognition, and well-being. She is a founding member of the NatWest Markets Women’s Network SteerCo and has taken an active role in helping to create and strengthen the talent development offerings for women across the organization.
Prior to joining the bank, Michelle held roles as Co-Head of the Fixed Income Strategy and Research Group at Prudential Securities, Chief Economist at Sanwa Securities (USA) and Economist with Bear Stearns. Michelle began her professional career as a Research Assistant for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in Washington, DC.
Michelle has MA and BS (magna cum laude) from Miami University, Ohio.
Board and Professional Associations
NatWest Markets Securities Inc. Board of Directors
Investment Advisory Council, Archdiocese of New York
Miami University Economics Board
The Economic Club of New York
michelle.girard@natwestmarkets.com
Tel: +1 203 897 2818
