Paula Sexsmith, DMS

Paula is responsible for regulatory compliance, derivatives risk management, contributing to corporate governance, and maintaining counterparty relationships. Additionally, Paula aids in oversight of investment operations, portfolio accounting, and reporting.

With over 28 years of investment industry experience, Paula has worked in various roles at three local investment fund managers and spent 15 of those years as a cross-asset trader. In 2016, she directed her strengths to found the Prairie Securities Traders Association where she currently sits as President. To keep members current and ensure the Prairies have a voice at a national level, Paula is a Past-Chair and former Governor on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Security Traders Association (CSTA). In addition, Paula is also a former Governor on the Security Traders Association (USA) Board of Directors. Paula is currently a member of the Alberta Securities Commission’s Market Advisory Committee.

Born and raised in Calgary, when not networking or keeping current on regulations and capital markets, Paula has a broad spectrum of hobbies, from quilting and gardening to cars and sporting clays.