Francine Mbvoumbo has built a career at the intersection of digital transformation, AI-driven financial solutions, and sustainable finance, generating substantial economic value in the U.S. financial sector. With over nine years of experience in wealth management, fintech, and regulatory technology, she has led initiatives improving financial accessibility for millions while driving operational efficiencies worth tens of millions annually. Her background includes working with high-net-worth individuals and Fortune 500 clients, including RBC and Broadridge, where her innovations have reshaped American financial services.
At the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Mbvoumbo played a key role in integrating adoption efforts for the AI-powered financial planning tool MyAdvisor, which has served over 3 million clients and provided financial insights on over $290 billion in assets. These efforts contributed to RBC’s continued AUM growth, which surpassed $1.3 trillion in 2020.
At Broadridge Financial Solutions, her corporate governance initiatives impacted over 500 institutions on the TSX and NYSE, leading to a 77-basis-point expansion in Adjusted Operating Income margin and an 11% increase in profitability. She also managed a portfolio of 40 major corporations across industries such as insurance, retail finance, and utilities, she played a key role in implementing technological solutions that contributed to increased customer satisfaction. Clients and senior leaders praised her as a trusted partner known for her hands-on and creative approach to problem-solving.
Mbvoumbo’s ability to connect technology with business strategy has been a key factor in her career. Through her expertise in AI and fintech, she plays a key role in forming partnerships that expand financial technology capabilities. Most recently, Francine contributed to expansion and market positioning for a startup by facilitating a strategic alliance with Broadridge, creating new opportunities in the American financial technology sector.
Outside of finance and technology, Mbvoumbo founded Mothers to Daughters (M2D), a Toronto-based intergenerational mentoring organization focused on closing the gender gap and supporting women in leadership. The organization has empowered over 3,000 women across North America, Europe, and Africa, generating substantial economic opportunities through job placement and entrepreneurship programs. Recently incorporated as a U.S.-based 501(c)(3), M2D is working toward expanding its programs beyond the above-mentioned continents to provide more mentorship and economic mobility opportunities for women.
Recognized for her contributions to financial innovation, Mbvoumbo has influenced U.S. policy discussions on economic empowerment and digital inclusion as a Global Peace Ambassador, speaking at prestigious forums including the United Nations International Day of Peace. She has also been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Black Women to Watch and received honors such as the Community in Action Award, a Philanthropist and Mentorship Finalist title, and a Legacy Award.
Francine Mbvoumbo is currently developing a framework aimed at helping organizations and governments establish strategic partnerships for economic and social progress. If successful, it could provide a new model for financial collaboration and long-term economic impact.