David Scott, CFA

David serves as Chief Financial Officer for Rayliant Global Advisors where he oversees Financial Reporting, Investment Operations and Technology. His areas of focus also include Corporate Strategy, Partnerships, and Investment Products.

David has 22+ years of experience in the investment management industry including leadership roles in consulting, M&A advisory, private equity investing, product management and operations.

Prior to joining Rayliant, David was Head of Corporate Strategy and Investment Solutions at Matthews Asia where he oversaw corporate finance, investment operations and was the chair of the investment product committee. Prior to that, David was Vice President at T. Rowe Price where he supported the Management Committee on key strategic matters related to T. Rowe Price global strategy, products and operations. David was also a Vice President at Lovell Minnick Partners where he focused on private equity buy-out and growth capital investments in financial services and fintech companies. Earlier in his career, David was an investment banking Associate at Berkshire Global Advisors where he advised financial institutions on merger, acquisition, divestiture and joint venture transactions. David started his career as a mutual fund industry consultant and database developer at Strategic Insight where he advised clients on industry trends, competitive positioning and fund competitiveness.

David received an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS from Bates College. He is also a CFA charterholder.