Scott is an institutional portfolio manager and is responsible for monitoring accounts to ensure compliance with investment restrictions and position limits, as well as communicating with institutional clients and consultants on portfolio issues.  Prior to joining Brandes, Scott worked at a financial organization as a branch manager and in mortgage lending. As a branch manager, Scott was responsible for the overall management of a multimillion-dollar deposit base. Additionally, he oversaw accounts and relationships for high net worth and small business clients. Scott earned his BS in management and his MBA in finance from San Diego State University. He is a member of the CFA Society of San Diego and has 22 years of finance and investment experience.