RBC Global Asset Management, a provider of investment management services and solutions, has hired Guido Giammattei for its London-based emerging markets equity team.

Giammattei has been appointed a portfolio manager on the RBC Emerging Markets Fund and will focus on the Latin American region.

The RBC Emerging Markets Fund was launched in April 2010, following the establishment of the RBC Global Asset Management emerging markets equity team in January.

“Guido’s strong track record and extensive background in the Latin American market make him an invaluable addition to our team and the RBC Emerging Markets Fund,” says Phil Langham, head of the RBC Global Asset Management emerging market equity team. “Since the fund holds a distinct portfolio of high-quality companies with broad geographic exposure, Canadian investors will benefit greatly from Guido’s specialised expertise in that region.”

Giammattei was previously at Rexiter Capital Management, where he was an equity analyst and then a portfolio manager focused on Latin American investments. He has also held positions at State Street and HSBC.