The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently appointed Paul Knight as chief operating officer.
“I am delighted to welcome Paul Knight back to the SEC,” SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said. “His experience — both inside and outside of the commission — makes him well-equipped to lead a dedicated group of public servants who play a critical role in protecting investors and strengthening our capital markets. I am confident that Paul’s service will prove invaluable to enhancing the operations of our agency and fulfilling our mission.”
Knight previously served at the SEC from 2008 to 2012 in various roles including as Division of Economic and Risk Analysis interim managing executive. He rejoins the SEC JPMorgan Chase where he worked as the principal lead for driving growth across U.S. lines of business. He also held senior adviser and business manager roles at the U.S. Department of the Treasury from 2012 to 2014.
In his new role, Knight will oversee the SEC’s operational and administrative functions.
“It’s an honor to come back and join the professional staff at the SEC as we support the work of the commission,” Knight said. “I am grateful to Chairman Atkins for this opportunity and honored to support the SEC’s important mission.”