Scott Clark
About Scott Clark
Scott Clark serves as the Managing Director and Co-Head of Financial Services Investment Banking at Piper Sandler, where he has worked since 2003. He specializes in strategic advisory services and has extensive experience in capital raise transactions and mergers in the financial sector.
Work at Piper Sandler
Scott Clark has been a Managing Director and Co-Head of Financial Services Investment Banking at Piper Sandler since 2003. He has worked on capital raise transactions for clients, focusing on equity and subordinated debt, resulting in several billion dollars in aggregate capital raised. His role involves providing strategic advisory services, particularly in structuring and implementing complex merger and capital markets transactions. Clark has advised on more than 50 bank and thrift mergers, with nearly $50 billion in aggregate transaction value.
Education and Expertise
Scott Clark studied at Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from 1998 to 2001. His academic background has contributed to his expertise in investment banking, particularly in financial services. He has been recognized as the #1 investment banker in the U.S. to depository institutions by SNL Financial for several periods, based on the number of deals and aggregate deal value.
Background
Before joining Piper Sandler, Scott Clark served as principal and co-head of investment banking at Sandler O’Neill + Partners, L.P. During his tenure there, he was involved in landmark mergers and capital raises. He resides in Garden City, Long Island, New York, with his wife Michelle and their three children, Ashley, Charlotte, and Bradley.
Achievements
Scott Clark has played a significant role in capital raise transactions, with several billion dollars raised for clients. He has also advised on over 50 bank and thrift mergers, contributing to nearly $50 billion in transaction value. His recognition as the #1 investment banker in the U.S. to depository institutions highlights his impact in the field. Additionally, he has a background in athletics, having played varsity tennis at Harvard and represented New Zealand in the Davis Cup.