Stephen Scouten, Cfa
About Stephen Scouten, Cfa
Stephen Scouten, CFA, is a Managing Director at Piper Sandler, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in finance, having held various roles in mortgage and investment banking, and he actively mentors team members to foster future leadership within the industry.
Current Role at Piper Sandler
Stephen Scouten serves as Managing Director at Piper Sandler, a position he has held since 2014. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, he specializes in capital raises, IPO launches, and M&A teach-ins, providing expertise to the Capital Markets and Investment Banking teams. His role involves developing and marketing internal research, analysis, and investment ideas within the public bank coverage universe. He also creates detailed financial models and earnings per share (EPS) estimates to forecast the expected market performance of covered stocks.
Previous Experience in Mortgage and Finance
Stephen Scouten has a diverse background in the mortgage and finance sectors. He worked at First Option Mortgage as Operations Manager and Branch Manager from 2006 to 2011, totaling five years. He also served as Sales Manager at Amerisave Mortgage Corporation for one year in 2002-2003. His experience extends to KBW, where he was Vice President of Equity Research from 2011 to 2014, and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, where he worked as a Syndicated Finance Associate for 11 months in 2010-2011.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Scouten holds an MBA in Finance from Emory University - Goizueta Business School, where he studied from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Virginia, completing his degree from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in capital markets, investment banking, and financial analysis.
Mentorship and Leadership Development
Stephen Scouten actively mentors team members within his organization, focusing on developing future leaders in the finance industry. His commitment to mentorship reflects his dedication to fostering growth and professional development among his colleagues, ensuring a strong pipeline of talent in the field.
Recognitions and Awards
Stephen Scouten received the Institutional Investor 'Rising Star' analyst award in both 2015 and 2016. This recognition highlights his contributions and performance in the finance sector, particularly in equity research and analysis.