Royce Mendes

Royce Mendes

Managing Director and Head of Macro Strategy at Desjardins Group

Royce Mendes is Managing Director and Head of Macro Strategy at Desjardins Group, where he leads a Toronto-based team responsible for forecasting and analyzing the macroeconomy and financial markets. He joined Desjardins in 2022 and is widely recognized for the depth of his insights and clear communication, making him a frequent commentator for clients and the media. Previously, Royce held senior economics roles at a major Canadian bank and at the Bank of Canada, including Portfolio Manager for Canada’s Foreign Exchange Reserves and Associate Editor of the Financial System Review. He holds a BA from the University of Western Ontario, a Master of Finance from Queen’s University, and the CFA designation.