Summary Of Qualifications
Ms. Carrenard brings over 10 years of experience in the Investment Banking sector and has worked for multinational firms such as Mizuho Financial, BNP Paribas, and Credit Suisse. With her years of experience, Ms. Carrenard brings to the table such skills as: resolution of disputes and/or issues, research abilities, negotiation tactics, interpersonal skills, ability to interact with both internal/external clients and management, knowledge of closing/settlement processes, funding multimillion dollar accounts, maintaining and tracking inventories, knowledge of reconciliation procedures and invoicing and collection of payment from vendors. Ms. Carrenard’s abilities, skills and knowledge afforded her the opportunity to be chosen to travel to Ireland, Japan and Singapore for respective firms for the training of staff and managers, system conversion and implementation. She has proven experience in supervisory and leadership roles. Ms. Carrenard is proficient at reading, comprehending and interpreting documents such as credit agreements and executing legal transfer documents such as assignment agreements, multilateral agreements and participation agreements. She is also well-versed in the preparation and processing of multimillion dollar funding memos/pricing letters. Ms. Carrenard has strong organizational and communications skills, as well as the ability to work in high volume environments. She is knowledgeable and experienced at identifying and resolving issues and conflicts. Ms. Carrenard is quite adept at working both within a team environment and independently, effectively and efficiently. Her acute attention to details, time management skills and her ability to multitask makes her a valuable team member to the organization.
Professional Experience
Barclays CAPITAL, New York March 2007 – February 2013
Asst Vice President – Bank Debt Trading Dept – Par Bank Debt Closer
Managed portfolio of 150 - 200 bank debt trades from inception to completion
Reviewed and approved associate timesheets and overtime
Settled trades on a timely basis
Resolved issues such as trade disputes; Researched and reconciled position breaks
Prepared closing/settlement package
Funded/Received funds for trades upon closing
Liaised with both internal and external clients such as Closers, Lead Banks, Fund Managers, Desk Analysts, Salespersons, Traders, Attorneys, Research Associates and Compliance Officers
Controlled dissemination of restricted, non-public information of deals
Executed legal documents such Assignment Agreements, Participation Agreements, Multilateral Agreements, Netting Agreements and Funding Memos
Ensured accuracy of bank debt trade tickets, trade confirms, settlement documents and funding/pricing memos
Entered trades into trading system and documentation system as well as maintained both systems
Solicited, recorded and maintained votes for amendments and restructures
Trained and mentored newly hired associates
Bank Of America Merrill Lynch (f/k/a Merrill Lynch & Co), New York May 2004 – Mar 2007
Vice President – Bank Debt Trading Dept - DISTRESS Closer (Jan 2006 – Mar 2007)
Managed portfolio of 75 - 100 open distressed debt trades
Performed Know Your Customer checks on new clients
Prepared, maintained and tracked loan inventory positions
Reviewed Purchase and Sale Agreements, Assignment Agreements, and
Purchase Price Letters
Prepared and reviewed pricing
Coordinated with outside counsel on the negotiations of documentation for distressed trades
Worked on deal amendments, restructures and bankruptcies
Entered bank debt trades into Clearpar System
Asst Vice President – Bank Debt Trading Dept - Par Team Leader (May 2004 – Dec 2005)
Supervised and managed staff consisting of Collateralized Loan Obligation (“CLO”) Closers and Par Closers
Monitored monthly trade volumes
Prepared month-end reports
Ensured timeliness of par bank debt and CLO trade settlements
Extensive interaction with trading desk, legal, compliance, fund administrators and counterparties
Ensured closers stay in compliance with firm policies and procedures
Attended and participated in regularly scheduled meetings with team to discuss current issues, identify areas of potential conflicts, and resolve said conflicts
Credit Suisse (f/k/a Credit Suisse First Boston), New York November 1999 – May 2004
Asst Vice President – Bank Debt Trading Dept (Jun 2001 – May 2004)
Ensured proper documentation and closed assignments for par and distress trades
Confirmed wires using Federal Wire Systems with clients
Interacted with counterparties, agents banks, legal counsel, compliance and traders to resolve trade closing issues
Confirmed trade allocations and trade tickets
Collaborated with CLO team to close warehouses and settle warehouse proceeds
Processed drawdowns, paydowns and repricings
Calculated and invoiced clients for interests and fees
Senior Specialist - CORPORATE Finance DEPT (Nov 1999 – Jun 2001)
Prepared loan pricing model for new, refinanced and restructured deals
Coordinated initial funding for new deals with Loan Servicing Department
Reviewed executed credit agreements
Monitored loan trading exposures
Prepared deal information sheet (term & conditions) from Credit Agreements
Inputted and maintained limits, collateral/guarantee information on operations system
Investigated and resolved discrepancies in credit facilities and system
Prepared and reconciled monthly reports, i.e. violations report
Processed audit confirmations and credit inquiries
Mizuho Financial (f/k/ The Industrial Bank of Japan LTD) New York April 1997 – November 1999
Analyst – Media & Communications Dept
BNP PARIBAS (f/k/a Banque Paribas) NEW York September 1994 – April1997
Senior Loan Specialist – Loan Servicing Dept
Education
Pace University: Bachelors of Business Administration; MAJOR: International Management; Minor: Spanish
Language
Creole
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, LOAN IQ (LIQ), ClearPar
Special Assignments
August 2003 – Singapore for LIQ Training of Management
September 2003 to March 2004 – Singapore for LIQ conversion/Implementation and LIQ training of staff
February 2005 – Dublin, Ireland for LIQ Training of staff and managers
September 2005 – Tokyo, Japan for LIQ Training of Traders, Finance, Deal Administrators and Managers