Professional Affiliation

Managing Director, Head, Municipal Finance Group, RBC Capital Markets

Expert Bio

Chris Hamel is Managing Director and Head of the Municipal Finance Group at RBC Capital Markets. In his role, Mr. Hamel oversees one of the largest municipal finance groups in the country, with operations based in New York and bankers in 26 cities across the U.S. Mr. Hamel is actively involved in the municipal finance community and currently serves as a Trustee of New York's Citizen Budget Commission. He is also member and former Chairman of the SIFMA Municipal Executive Committee. In 2013, Hamel was named to the SIFMA Municipal Division Honor Roll for his success in building a top municipal department and industry contributions over the years. Mr. Hamel has served on numerous boards including the National Parks Foundation, where he was Treasurer.
Mr. Hamel received a bachelor's degree from Occidental College in Los Angeles, California.