J. Scott Walker is an investment officer, portfolio manager and equity research analyst at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). He is a member of the firm's Utilities strategy portfolio management team.

He is responsible for identifying the most attractive investment opportunities in his assigned universe of coverage, which currently include the consumer cyclicals, telecom/cable and energy sectors.

He works closely with MFS portfolio managers to ensure investment ideas are properly positioned within portfolios.

Scott joined MFS in 2008 after participating in the firm's MBA internship program in 2007. He was named a portfolio manager in 2017. Prior to his career in the financial service industry, Scott worked in the media and entertainment industries for three years, and served in various roles from teacher to assistant principal in middle and high schools for five years.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Pennsylvania.