Clare Coughlin

Clare Coughlin is an experienced talent management professional with a strong background in the financial services industry. Currently serving as Vice President of Talent Management at CLS Group since June 2024, Clare previously held the same title at Blackstone from June 2022 to April 2024, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch Inc from June 2018 to June 2022. Clare's extensive career includes roles as Vice President - Wealth Advisory Recruiter at Merrill Lynch, Recruiting Partner for Barclays' Global Wealth Management, and Talent and Development specialist at Bank of America. Additionally, Clare served as an HR Business Partner at Barclays Wealth and Investment Management and began a career in sales and marketing with Evergreen Investments. Clare holds a B.A. in Communication from the University at Buffalo and studied at the Lorenzo De Medici Florence Art Institute.