Mark Smith

Mark Smith, CFA, currently serves as a member of the Investor Relations and Business Development team at Ruane Cunniff LP, where efforts are focused on marketing, business development, and investor relations for a well-established investment management firm. Previously, Mark held the role of Account Executive at Jirav, contributing to sales for a growing SaaS financial planning platform, and served as Principal at Mosquito Hill Associates, LLC, providing consulting in alternative investments. Mark's extensive experience includes leading a multi-billion-dollar fund of hedge funds as Deputy Portfolio Manager at The Archstone Partnerships and making investment decisions at Northwater Capital Management, where responsibilities encompassed various hedge fund strategies. Mark's career began with roles in investment support and marketing consulting, supported by an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Wesleyan University.