Rachael Shanker, Cfa
About Rachael Shanker, Cfa
Rachael Shanker, CFA, is the Vice President of Leveraged Finance Underwriting at Jefferies, with a background in finance roles at Credit Suisse and Fitch Ratings.
Current Title and Role
Rachael Shanker, CFA, currently holds the position of Vice President in Leveraged Finance Underwriting at Jefferies. She has been in this role since 2021. Her work in leveraged finance involves assessing and underwriting high-yield debt products, focusing on structuring and executing transactions to meet clients' financial needs.
Previous Experience at Credit Suisse
Prior to her current role, Rachael Shanker worked at Credit Suisse. In 2021, she served as Vice President for three months in the Greater New York City Area. Before that, from 2017 to 2020, she held the position of Assistant Vice President in New York, where she was involved in various financial operations and underwriting tasks.
Experience at Fitch Ratings
Rachael also has significant experience at Fitch Ratings. From 2015 to 2017, she was an Associate Director in the Greater New York City Area. Before that, she served as a Corporates Analyst from 2013 to 2015 in New York. Her responsibilities included analyzing corporate creditworthiness and providing risk assessments.
Education and Qualifications
Rachael Shanker graduated from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, where she earned a BSBA in Finance from 2009 to 2013. Her foundational education was completed at Atlantic City High School, where she earned her diploma from 2005 to 2009. She is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), showcasing her expertise and professionalism in finance.