Biography

Scott Darci is a Portfolio Manager on the Full Discretion Team at Loomis, Sayles & Company. He co-manages the team’s flexible income strategies and is an Associate Portfolio Manager on the multisector full discretion and strategic alpha mandates. Scott also serves as a Strategist across the full discretion mandates, with a focus on the convertibles and equity sectors. He has 19 years of investment industry experience.

Scott joined Loomis Sayles in 2008 and joined the Full Discretion Team in 2013. Prior to Loomis Sayles, he was a senior associate at Anglo Irish Bank, where he focused on interest rate and currency derivative markets. He earned a BA from Dartmouth College and a Masters in Investment Management from Boston University. Scott is a CFAĀ® charterholder.

Scott is actively involved in mentorship programs at Loomis Sayles and is also a member of the Loomis Sayles Allies group, which is dedicated to supporting the firm’s commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives.

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Latest Insights by Scott Darci, CFA

Market Commentary & Outlook Credit Compass: Mapping the Markets as Conditions Evolve
September 4, 2025 • 15 min read

Credit Compass: Mapping the Markets as Conditions Evolve

The disinflation trend has continued, and a shift to easier monetary policy appears to be underway. Geopolitical risks and other variables loom[…]
Full Discretion, Private Credit, Alpha Strategies, Mortgage and Structured Finance, Global Fixed Income, Emerging Markets Debt, Relative Return, Trading
Alpha Engine Perspectives The Surprises of the Past Year
February 5, 2025 • 2 min read

The Surprises of the Past Year

We asked our investors and traders about surprises that shaped the markets in 2024. One major theme emerged. For more insights: https://www.loomissayles.com/insights/credit-compass-mapping-the-markets-as-conditions-evolve-page/
Alpha Engine Perspectives Squeezing Juice Out of the Credit Markets
February 5, 2025 • 2 min read

Squeezing Juice Out of the Credit Markets

Our experts break down the dynamics they think will drive credit markets in 2025. For more insights: https://www.loomissayles.com/insights/credit-compass-mapping-the-markets-as-conditions-evolve-page/

About the Full Discretion Team

Investors on the Full Discretion team

Matt Eagan, CFA
Portfolio Manager, Head of Full Discretion
Brian Kennedy
Portfolio Manager
Peter Sheehan
Portfolio Manager
Eric Williams
Portfolio Manager
Michael Klawitter, CFA
Portfolio Manager, Bank Loans Strategist
Heather Young, CFA
Portfolio Manager, Bank Loans Strategist
Bryan Hazelton, CFA
Portfolio Manager, Associate Portfolio Manager, Investment Grade Corporate Strategist
Chris Romanelli, CFA
Portfolio Manager, Associate Portfolio Manager, High Yield Corporate Strategist
Steve LaPlante, CFA
Portfolio Manager & Securitized Strategist
Hassan Malik, PhD, CFA
Global Macro Strategist, Thematics & CEEMA, Sovereign Portfolio Manager
Nicole Ranzinger
Senior Research Analyst
Ryan Yackel
Senior Research Analyst
David Zielinski, CFA
Investment Director
Cheryl Pollock Stober
Investment Director
Kristen Doyle
Associate Investment Director
Matthew Green
Product Management Analyst
Shong Xiao, CFA
Senior Investment Analyst
Chidiebere Okpoebo
Investment Analyst
Elizabeth DiTomasso, CFA
Investment Analyst
Jack Rotondi, CFA
Investment Analyst
Meredith Sweeney
Investment Analyst
Rigas Gartaganis
Portfolio Specialist
Matt Tierney
Portfolio Specialist
Boeurn Kan-Crawford
Portfolio Specialist
Amy Steede
Portfolio Specialist