Robert Benton

Robert Benton is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the financial services sector, currently serving as Managing Director and General Counsel at AIG since October 2006. In this role, Robert provides legal oversight for AIG Asset Management (Europe) Limited, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and corporate governance matters. Previous positions at AIG included Managing Director & Associate General Counsel and Vice President roles, where responsibilities encompassed legal support for derivatives, regulatory compliance, and structured finance. Robert’s career also includes experience at Nomura, Dechert LLP, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where legal expertise was applied to various financial products and transactional matters. Robert holds multiple law degrees and a strong academic background in Classics from the University of Bristol.