Paul Riley Jr., Cfa
About Paul Riley Jr., Cfa
Paul Riley Jr. is the Chief Operating Officer at Snow Joe + Sun Joe, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in finance and management, having held various roles at companies such as Fidelity Investments, Amazon, and MFS Investment Management.
Current Role at Snow Joe + Sun Joe
Paul Riley Jr. serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Snow Joe + Sun Joe, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees the company's operations from their headquarters in Carlstadt, New Jersey. His responsibilities include managing operational strategies and ensuring efficient processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Paul Riley Jr. has extensive experience at Amazon, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Senior Category Merchant Manager from 2015 to 2017, followed by a position as Manager of Vendor Management from 2017 to 2018. He then advanced to Head of Vendor Management for Patio, Lawn & Garden from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Amazon spanned five years and involved significant responsibilities in vendor management and category strategy.
Career Background in Finance
Before his time at Amazon, Paul Riley Jr. worked in finance. He was a Financial Analyst at Fidelity Investments from 2007 to 2010 and later served as a Research Associate at MFS Investment Management from 2010 to 2013. His background in finance provided him with skills in research, analysis, and investment management.
Education and Qualifications
Paul Riley Jr. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross, completing his degree from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, he holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, reflecting his expertise in investment and financial analysis.
Consulting Experience
During his MBA studies at MIT Sloan, Paul Riley Jr. consulted on a branding and loyalty program launch for Mitra Adiperkasa (MAP), a lifestyle retailer in Indonesia. This project allowed him to apply his business knowledge in a practical setting, focusing on brand development and customer engagement strategies.