Scott J.r. Smith

Scott J.R. Smith is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Managing Director in Financial Sponsor Coverage at Baird since May 2023. Prior to this position, Scott held the role of Managing Director in Financial Sponsor Coverage at Goldman Sachs from November 2019 to May 2023, and at Piper Jaffray from September 2016 to November 2019. Scott also worked as Managing Director in Financial Sponsor Coverage at Lazard from June 2008 to March 2016. Academic credentials include an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business (1991-1993), a BA in Economics from Williams College (1983-1987), and study at the University of Oxford during 1985-1986.