Paul Cotter

Paul Cotter is an experienced finance professional with a robust background in leadership roles across the Asia Pacific region. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Optiver since January 2021, Paul Cotter holds dual responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer for both Asia Pacific and Australia. Prior to joining Optiver, Paul Cotter spent over a decade at Barclays Investment Bank in various senior positions, including Chief Operating Officer of the Equities Financing Group for Asia Pacific and Finance Director roles overseeing Equities Product Control and Treasury Finance. Additional experience includes senior finance roles at Standard Chartered Bank and Macquarie Group, along with a tenure as Senior Finance Manager at American Express. Paul Cotter's educational credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Finance from the University of Wollongong and a Graduate Certificate in Accounting from UNSW, complemented by completion of the CPA Australia Program.