Maria Carrasco
About Maria Carrasco
Maria Carrasco is a Public Finance Fellow at Jefferies, specializing in investment banking in the New York City Metropolitan Area since 2020.
Current Role at Jefferies
Maria Carrasco is currently serving as a Public Finance Fellow in Investment Banking at Jefferies, based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. She has been with the firm since 2020. Her responsibilities include assisting in the execution of the first post-COVID-19 stressed credit for MTA’s $1.9 billion bond offering. She generates investor roadshows and prepares Sale Point Memoranda. Additionally, Maria attends client meetings to pitch financing opportunities aimed at saving municipalities costs by refunding existing debt at lower rates. Her role also involves creating extensive content to showcase the firm's experience and developing finance solutions for municipal requests for proposals.
Past Experience at DASNY
Before joining Jefferies, in 2019 Maria Carrasco worked at the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) as a Public Finance Fellow for five months in the Albany, New York Metropolitan Area. At DASNY, she gained valuable insights into public finance operations and honed her skills in managing complex financial transactions and projects.
Educational Background
Maria Carrasco completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) with a major in Business Administration, focusing on Finance and Marketing, from the University at Albany, SUNY, from 2015 to 2019. She also minored in Psychology and Financial Market Regulation. Maria participated in a Semester Study Abroad program at the University of Cape Town in 2018, enriching her global perspective on business and finance. She graduated from Mamaroneck High School in 2015.
Early Career and Internships
Maria Carrasco held various roles before transitioning fully into finance. She worked as a Peer Mentor at Campus Bound Scholars and had internships at notable organizations such as the New York State Division of the Budget, New York City Economic Development Corporation, and Rice & Rice Attorneys at Law. She also served as a Teaching Assistant at the University at Albany in the Business Information and Technology department.
Key Projects and Responsibilities
In her current role at Jefferies, Maria Carrasco has demonstrated significant expertise in financial analysis and project management. She creates detailed pricing comparisons to evaluate historical trends for better determining bond pricing spreads. Her work includes drafting 20-50 pages of content showcasing the firm's experience for municipal proposals, which highlights her ability to deliver comprehensive and analytical finance solutions.