Paul Thompson

Paul Thompson has an extensive work experience in the financial industry. Paul started their career as a Product Control at Merrill Lynch in 1997. Paul then worked as a Financial Analyst at Nomura and ABN AMRO Bank N.V. in 1999. From 2000 to 2005, they headed the Business Strategy Group at WestLB, where they led a project management team and improved the finance department's systems and reporting framework. Paul then served as an Executive Director at WestLB from 2006 to 2011, where they were responsible for managing a CLO fund and providing detailed performance reports. Paul joined RBS Markets & Investment Banking in 2011 as a Director in the M&IB Treasury, focusing on portfolio management. From 2012 to 2017, Paul worked as the Head of Treasury Business Management & Trust Reporting at Pepper Financial Services Group, overseeing trust reporting and management of various transactions. Currently, they are the Head of Data & Analytics at Pepper Money ANZ, responsible for optimizing data platforms and implementing data integration and visualization tools.

Paul Thompson's education history includes the following:

- In 1984-1989, they attended Hurlstone Agricultural High School, where they obtained a Higher School Certificate. Their field of study included 2 unit maths/English and 3 unit ancient and modern history.

- From 1990 to 1994, Paul studied at the University of Technology Sydney, earning a Bachelor of Business degree. Their field of study was Accountancy.

- In 1994-1996, they pursued further education at the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia, where they obtained the ACA degree in Accounting.

- Paul attended the Financial Services Institute of Australasia from 2000 to 2002, earning a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment. Their field of study was Portfolio Management.

- From 2005 to 2006, they studied at the London Business School and received an Msc degree through Sloan. The field of study specific to this degree is not mentioned.

- In 2007, Paul briefly attended CFA UK, earning the IMC degree in Asset Management.

Additionally, they earned a certification as a Certified Mentor from Mentorloop in August 2022. No other information regarding other certifications or education is provided.