Scott Kirkwood
About Scott Kirkwood
Scott Kirkwood is a Managing Director of Institutional Equities and an Energy Specialist at Piper Sandler, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in equity research and sales, having held positions at Cowen and Company, Piper Sandler, and other financial firms.
Current Role at Piper Sandler
Scott Kirkwood serves as the Managing Director of Institutional Equities and is an Energy Specialist at Piper Sandler. He has held this position since 2023 and is based in Houston, Texas. In this role, he focuses on providing insights and strategies related to energy investments within the institutional equities sector.
Previous Experience at Piper Sandler
Prior to his current role, Scott Kirkwood worked at Piper Sandler as the Director of Institutional Equities and Energy Specialist from 2016 to 2023. During this time, he developed expertise in energy markets and contributed to the firm's equity research efforts in this sector.
Career Background
Scott Kirkwood has a diverse career in finance, having worked in various roles related to equity sales and research. His previous positions include VP of Equity Research at Cowen and Company from 2015 to 2016, and VP of Institutional Equity Sales at Cowen from 2013 to 2015. He also worked at Raymond James Financial Inc. as an Equity Sales professional from 2006 to 2011, and at Susquehanna International Group, LLP as an Equity Sales representative from 2011 to 2013. His career began at Deloitte, where he worked in M&A Tax from 2003 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Scott Kirkwood earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, completing his studies from 2020 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from Durham University, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in finance and economics, particularly in the energy sector.