Dwayne Safer

Dwayne Safer serves as Associate Professor of Finance in the Department of Business at Messiah University, bringing nearly 17 years of executive experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and strategy to his academic role. His professional journey includes serving as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Development for Citizens Financial Group and as Director of Investment Banking in New York City for Stifel Financial.

Education:

• B.S. International Business (Economics minor), Taylor University
• M.B.A. Finance, Rutgers University
• CFA charterholder and member of CFA Society Philadelphia
• CAIA charterholder (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst)
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER

His research and teaching interests center on finance and investment banking, with particular expertise in mergers & acquisitions, banking operations, Excel-based valuation and financial modeling, investments, and capital markets. These areas reflect his extensive industry experience and academic focus.

During summer months, he serves as an Investment Banking Instructor at Wall Street Prep, where he teaches seminars at leading investment banks in New York City. He regularly presents at prestigious MBA programs including Harvard Business School, Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania, Carnegie Mellon University (Tepper School of Business), and Yale School of Management.

Professional Certifications & Awards:

• CFA charterholder
• CAIA charterholder (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst)
• CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER

Mr. Safer also contributes to the broader financial community through his role on the Board of Americhoice Federal Credit Union, extending his expertise beyond academia into financial institution governance.