Donna Lynn White

• Led the business team in managing corporate bond underwriting, overseeing compliance and control checkpoints across the full deal lifecycle.
• Ensured 100% regulatory compliance by submitting all required documentation within mandated timeframes for bond underwriting transactions.
• Streamlined deal management processes for corporate bond issuances, improving operational efficiency and reducing compliance risk.
• Collaborated with Trading Desk, Institutional Sales, and Underwriting teams to support deal execution and ensure adherence to internal and external regulatory standards.
• Monitored and tracked compliance metrics across multiple underwriting deals, contributing to a 20% reduction in audit findings year-over-year.
• Served as primary compliance liaison for deal structuring, advising on regulatory obligations and internal controls across , ensuring 100% adherence to compliance standards and mitigating potential risks.

Municipal Bond Underwriter/Trader

• Executed bond trades efficiently, ensuring timely transactions and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conducted research on municipal bond issuances, providing insights for informed investment decisions.
• Developed relationships with institutional clients, delivering tailored solutions to meet their investment needs.
• Improved client satisfaction, providing in-depth research and recommendations for specific bond investments.
• Supported junior traders in their professional development, offering guidance on trade execution best practices and risk management techniques.
• Developed strong relationships with institutional clients through consistent communication and timely execution of trades.
• Managed complex transactions involving multiple securities, ensuring accurate reporting and timely settlements for clients.
• Increased efficiency by implementing streamlined processes for trade execution and settlement between counterparties.
• Conducted research to answer questions and handle issues using multiple systems and resources.
• Analyzed credit, income, compliance, title documents, and appraisals during underwriting process.
• Developed strong relationships with brokers, leading to a higher volume of quality submissions and successful underwritings.