Jay Baker

Jay Baker is an experienced finance professional currently serving as SVP and Commercial Banking Manager at SmartBank since August 2021. Previously, Jay held the position of Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager at BBVA Compass from May 2008 to August 2021. Earlier roles include Tax Credit Underwriter at Credit Suisse from June 2006 to March 2008, as well as Tax Credit Underwriter/Analyst at Guilford Capital from July 2004 to June 2006. Jay's career began at Regions Mortgage Corporation, where responsibilities included Business Analyst/Secondary Marketing from May 2000 to July 2004. Jay earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Auburn University at Montgomery.