Anjolein Schmeits

Anjolein Schmeits is a Clinical Professor of Finance at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, where she has been a faculty member since 2005. She previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor and later as a Clinical Associate Professor before her current appointment. She holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Amsterdam and an M.Sc./B.S. in Economics from Tilburg University, earned with highest honors.

• Ph.D. in Finance, University of Amsterdam, 1999
• M.Sc./B.S. in Economics, Tilburg University, 1991 (summa cum laude)

Her research centers on the interface between financial intermediation and corporate finance, particularly examining the economic role of banks and credit rating agencies, corporate governance, and financial contracting under asymmetric information. She investigates how the structure and competitiveness of the financial sector influence firms' financing choices and contract design. Her work combines theoretical modeling with empirical analysis and has strong policy implications, especially in the context of banking systems and capital market regulation.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on financial intermediaries, credit ratings, corporate governance, and the cost and structure of corporate financing. These works span top journals and policy-oriented publications, showing a blend of academic rigor and real-world relevance. Key themes include the coordination function of credit ratings, discretion in loan contracts, and comparative analyses of bank lending and capital costs across countries.

Her scientific awards highlight her excellence in teaching and research:

• Excellence in Teaching Award, Stern Executive MBA Program, 2008
• Best Finance Paper in Economische Statistische Berichten, 1999-2000
• Voted in top 3 of Best Professors in Executive MBA Program, NYU Stern, 2007
• Multiple Reid Teaching Awards from Washington University (1999–2004)

She has supervised and taught numerous students across undergraduate, MBA, and executive education programs at both Washington University and NYU Stern. She has led courses in Corporate Finance, Valuation, and Financial Management. Her research has been supported through academic collaborations and policy consulting, particularly in the Netherlands. She is an active member of the American Finance Association, Western Finance Association, European Finance Association, and the Financial Intermediation Research Society.

Professor Schmeits maintains active research projects on credit ratings, bank competition, and corporate governance, often in collaboration with leading scholars such as Arnoud W.A. Boot and Anthony Saunders. She contributes to both academic discourse and public policy through publications in Dutch economic journals and policy reports.