Municipal Finance Associate

Position Purpose:
The Municipal Finance Associate provides analytical, research and transactional support to investment bankers in all departmental work activities relating to the structuring and underwriting and issuance of negotiated bonds, and/or related financial advisory services.

Key Accountabilities:
* Prepares cash flow projections, loan portfolio valuations and related financial analyses for potential and actual capital markets transactions, including data conversion, synthesis and analysis.
* Gathers, organizes and analyzes information necessary to prepare proposals, client presentations, offering statements and marketing materials.
* Prepares proposals and participates in presentations for prospective clients, describing in detail financing alternatives in originating, structuring and marketing an issue and our ability to perform the underwriting functions in a capable manner.
* Develops an understanding of economic and political forces affecting the issuance bonds and the bond market through internal and external resources.
* Enhances the Department’s use and knowledge of available information pertaining to the municipal capital markets by collecting, organizing and maintaining various marketing materials and information resources.
* Coordinates the various activities, both internal and external, relating to pricing and settlement of municipal finance transactions. Works closely with management and Investment Bankers to secure closings.
* Develops data and analytical processing skills, a proficient knowledge of available computer programs and improves the data processing system to enhance departmental efficiency.
* Perform other tasks job related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: (Knowledge/ Experience):
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics with a demonstrated record of high achievement. MBA with emphasis in Accounting, Real Estate or Finance preferred.
* 2 to 5 years of related professional Municipal Finance experience.
* Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting.
* Highly motivated, committed and responsible, with a demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests.
* Proficiency with personal computers and standard productivity applications.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships at all organizational levels.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to take initiative and function independently balanced with strong teaming skills.
* Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct.

Required Skills/ Competencies/ Attributes:
See Above

Education:
BA/BS

Required Accreditation(s):

Special Conditions:
n/a

Diversity:
Diversity in the workplace, one of our shared values, lies at the heart of our rewarding, open, supportive and inclusive work environment. We respect and respond to the many competing and evolving priorities in our lives so you can focus on what you can do best - put clients first.

EOE/M/F/D/V