John Scannell
About John Scannell
John Scannell Hildene Senior Advisor
John Scannell currently serves as a Senior Advisor at Hildene. He has been with the firm since its inception, contributing to its growth and success. In this role, he provides crucial operations and compliance support for Hildene's CDO management business. His extensive experience in the structured finance market has been invaluable to the firm.
John Scannell Previous Experience
Before becoming a Senior Advisor, John Scannell served as the Chief Operating Officer at Hildene. Prior to his tenure at Hildene, he worked at Citigroup as a Vice President in the CDO structuring group. Additionally, he has experience working as a litigator at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, as well as an associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. These roles allowed him to build a strong foundation in both finance and law.
John Scannell Education
John Scannell holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Brooklyn Law School, where he graduated cum laude. His academic background also includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from San Diego State University. This combination of legal and financial education has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the structured finance market.
John Scannell Career in Structured Finance
John Scannell has worked in the structured finance market for 13 years prior to joining Hildene. His role as Vice President in the CDO structuring group at Citigroup is a notable highlight of his career. At Hildene, his expertise continues to play a significant role in the growth and management of the company's CDO business.
John Scannell's Early Career
Before entering the legal and finance sectors, John Scannell gained experience as a financial controller for the New York division of a Fortune 500 medical services company. This role provided him with a foundational understanding of finance and operations, which later complemented his legal expertise.