Accomplished banking/credit markets executive with proven strength in fundamental credit analysis, structuring, screening, and new product development who successfully applied this expertise to originate and distribute new capital raising business as well as to manage internal counterparty and portfolio (bond and loan) credit risk. Proven ability in new business development and relationship management.+ Extensive deal experience—in origination, screening, structuring, and execution. + Demonstrated ability to generate fees, and to develop and cement client relationships.+ Thorough understanding of rating agency criteria and methodology.+ Advised hundreds of companies on their interactions with the rating agencies.+ Key leader in the development hybrid equity/capital securities.+ Solid knowledge of banking and debt capital markets.+ Wide-ranging industry knowledge—industrials, financial institutions, and projects—leveraged and high grade.+ Substantial experience with the emerging markets of Asia and Latin America.