Darren Smith

Managing Director & Experienced Institutional Region Manager

Darren Smith is a highly experienced finance professional with a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting from the University of Alberta. He has held management positions at some of the world's most reputable organizations, including The Siegfried Group, Deloitte Canada, and PwC. Darren is currently a Senior Finance Manager at Toyota AI Ventures, where he leverages his expertise in finance and M&A to provide strategic direction for the company's investment portfolio. Before that, he was working as a Finance Manager at Toyota AI Ventures.

Darren started his career as a Staff Accountant at Kenway Mack Slusarchuk Stewart LLP, where he gained valuable experience in auditing and accounting services. From there, he moved on to larger firms, where he worked as a Senior Associate in M&A Transaction Services, working on various transactions to help clients make informed decisions.

Through his hard work and dedication, Darren has built an impressive resume, demonstrating his technical and analytical abilities, as well as his leadership qualities. He has a passion for helping companies grow and achieve their goals, and his experience makes him a valuable asset to any organization.

Highlights

May 19 · tempofunding.com

093: Industrial Property Investments with Darren Smith

Apr 19 · firstrust.com

Darren Federico - SVP, Business Development Officer | Firstrust Bank

Experience

Managing Director - Head of West Region, North America Institutional at J.P. Morgan Asset Management (May 2017 - October 2023)

Executive Director - Relationship Manager, North America Institutional at J.P. Morgan Asset Management (September 2015 - May 2017); Vice President - Client Advisor, North America Institutional at J.P. Morgan Asset Management (August 2008 - September 2015); Vice President - Client Advisor, J.P. Morgan Funds at J.P. Morgan Asset Management (July 2001 - August 2008); Vice President, Annuity Specialist at Delaware Investments (October 1999 - June 2001); Vice President, Regional Sales Director at LIBERTY FUNDS GROUP INC (June 1996 - October 1999); Institutional Client Advisor at INVESCO Funds Group Inc (January 1994 - June 1996)