Claude Guinchard brings over three decades of high-level financial expertise to his role as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson at Serhant in New York City. Working alongside his daughter Sophia Guinchard, Claude leverages his extensive background in commodities trading, structured finance, and executive leadership to provide unparalleled service to his real estate clients.
Prior to entering real estate, Claude held the position of Managing Director at Freepoint Commodities LLC, where he specialized in structured origination for crude oil and refined products, biofuels, and ethanol transactions across the US, Europe and Latin America. Claude also worked on projects in Australia and structured transactions in Asia. His career includes notable tenures at industry giants such as Bank of America, J.P. Morgan, and Bear Stearns where he consistently drove significant revenue growth and spearheaded complex, multi-billion-dollar and multi-million-dollar transactions. Claude's expertise spans commodities trading and structuring, global financial markets, risk management, corporate finance and international business relations.
Fluent in Spanish and English, Claude's multicultural background - having grown up in Mexico City - enables him to connect with a diverse clientele in the vibrant New York City real estate market. Claude has an MBA from Thunderbird School of International Management (With Honors) and a BS (Interdisciplinary: Biology, Chemistry and Business) from California Lutheran University (Summa Cum Laude).
Claude's transition to real estate allows him to apply his sharp analytical skills, deep understanding of financial markets, and proven ability to structure complex deals to the benefit of his clients in the dynamic New York City property market. Working with Serhant, one of the city's premier real estate firms, Claude is committed to providing exceptional service and expert guidance in all aspects of real estate transactions.
For those seeking a real estate professional with a unique blend of global financial acumen and local market knowledge, Claude Guinchard offers a distinctive edge in navigating the complexities of New York City real estate.
