Rita Smith (Wiley),MBA,Pmp
About Rita Smith (Wiley),MBA,Pmp
Rita Smith (Wiley) is an Investment Banking Associate at Piper Sandler, where she has worked since 2022 in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a background in military leadership and project management, she excels in team building and problem solving, having previously served as a subject matter expert in various operational roles.
Work at Piper Sandler
Rita Smith currently holds the position of Investment Banking Associate at Piper Sandler, a role she has occupied since 2022. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she has contributed to various investment banking projects and initiatives. Prior to her current role, she served as a Healthcare Investment Banking Summer Associate at Piper Sandler in 2021, where she gained valuable experience in the healthcare sector.
Education and Expertise
Rita Smith earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, completing her studies from 2020 to 2022. During her time at Haas, she served as an Investment Banking Fellow, further enhancing her expertise in the field. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Life Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where she studied Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies from 2011 to 2015.
Background
Rita Smith has a diverse professional background that includes significant experience in the U.S. Army. She served in various roles, including Project Manager (Brigade Provost Marshal) in Korea from 2017 to 2019 and Operations Manager (S3 FUOPS) at Fort Hood, TX from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as a Personnel/Project Manager (Platoon Leader) at Fort Hood from 2016 to 2017. Her military service has equipped her with skills in leadership, personnel management, and operations management.
Professional Skills
Rita Smith excels in team building, critical analysis, and problem-solving. These skills have been developed through her varied professional experiences, including her military career and roles in investment banking. Her ability to analyze complex situations and work collaboratively with teams has been instrumental in her success in both military and civilian sectors.