Deborah Mclean Email & Phone Number

Boston, Massachusetts

Established solid foundation for success by analyzing creditworthiness of potential opportunities for credit facilities; skilled in providing ongoing surveillance of existing holdings with exposure to all sectors.Selected Contributions:• Demonstrates strong leadership and foresight by apprising team on relevant industry, issuer, and market trends including special revenue bonds, OPEB / pension, COVID’s impact on the market, and various other timely topics. • Streamlined processes and clarified expectations by developing a program to facilitate the training of junior analysts on the fundamentals of municipal analytics.

Boston

Demonstrated leadership and communication skills as senior member of team responsible for debt financing decisions pertaining to $37B of existing tax supported debt and $2B of annual issuance. Leveraged experience and functional knowledge to evaluate and select third parties including financial advisors, underwriters / syndicate banks, and legal counsel related to over six bond issuances annually. Exercised detailed analysis and judgment while participating in all aspects of a bond issuance including proposal, review and evaluation, preparation and review of bond and legal documents, and other activities through each deal closing.Selected Contributions:• Ensured flawless execution while participating in continuing disclosure document preparation. • Exhibited disciplined leadership as primary contact person for Rating Agencies regarding new issuance rating reports; provided comprehensive financial updates.• Employed refined relationship-building skills and collaborative mindset as primary point of contact for investor community regarding inquires of debt program; coordinated investor conference calls, website management, and the annual investor conference.

Greater Boston Area

Displayed notable credit proficiency as lead analyst on long-term project to conduct and review research and assign internal ratings on a substantial portfolio of municipal holdings across various sectors.Selected Contribution:• Recommended changes in internal rating methodology as an integral member of the Risk Management Team.

Created environment for lasting success through expertise across a wide range of sectors, rating categories, and maturities of municipal issuers. Researched and performed fundamental credit analysis of municipal issuers to assess the financial and operational strength, bond structure and suitability for clients and exhibited superior attention to detail while producing analysis reports. Supported cross-functional teams including portfolio managers, traders, risk team members, and upper management. Selected Contributions:• Generated confidence and stability through considerable experience presenting to internal committees; tailored essential information to meet needs of individual colleagues. • Embraced responsibility for attending industry conferences to remain current on economic and market trends and governmental issues related to assigned sectors; produced detailed overviews and updates for internal use. • Shaped a vibrant, productive environment by supporting ongoing analytical development of junior team members.

Masters In Finance, Finance

Bachelor Of Science, Finance; Investments