Paul Rayson
Paul is a Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer for Citi’s Markets business. He leads Markets Business Execution, Controls, Non-Financial Risk Management, Transformation and is jointly responsible for Markets Planning. He has been accountable for several transformation programs, modernized risk management and controls, and overseen culture improvements across the business.
Previously Paul was Global Head of Product Control in Finance from 2016 – 2019. During this time, he transformed Product Control into an integrated global organization, drove substantial improvement in the control environment, strengthened stakeholder relationships and championed digital transformation.
Paul joined Citi in 1994 as part of the Technology Graduate Program and following his move into Finance in 1996 has held several roles most notably; EMEA Product Control and Valuation Head from 2008 – 2012; EMEA Financial Planning, Analysis and Strategy Head from 2012 – 2016.
Paul is a Chartered Management Accountant and Economics Graduate from the University of Birmingham.
Outside of work, Paul races sailboats and currently competes in the Merlin Rocket, Solo and Salcombe Yawl classes. He also enjoys playing tennis and skiing.