Assistant Deputy Bureau Chief, Debt Management - Bureau Of Finance; Shakman Exempt

ASSISTANT DEPUTY BUREAU CHIEF, DEBT MANAGEMENT - BUREAU OF FINANCE (SHAKMAN EXEMPT)

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The Cook County Bureau of Finance seeks an Assistant Deputy Bureau Chief, Debt Management. This role oversees the County’s debt portfolio, including the sale, disclosure, and administration of bonds, notes, and other financing products. Responsibilities include developing debt policies, coordinating bond sales, managing investor relations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The position provides expert financial guidance to senior leadership, evaluates capital programs, supervises staff, and works to achieve cost-effective financing solutions while minimizing debt service costs.

Attention Applicants: Please note that as part of ongoing job architecture initiatives, the County is reviewing job titles and corresponding grades, which may be subject to change.

• Top Tier Medical Benefits:
  Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental Plans, Vision Plan and 9 Additional voluntary benefit plans
• Flexible Teleworking Options
• Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum of 15 vacation days annually; and Paid sick leave)
• Pension Plan
• Financial Support Programs and Resources:
  Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts – Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition Stipend
• Health/Wellness Perks:
  Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

• Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs
  • 2nd largest county in America
  • Larger than 27 states
• Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.
  • Nearly 80% unionized workforce
  • 15 unions represented
  • 63 separate collective bargaining agreements
• Highway – Cook County maintains almost 600 miles of roads and highways.
• Land – Cook County assesses the value of more than 1.5 million parcels of taxable land and collects and distributes tax funds as a service for local government taxing bodies.
• Safety – Cook County provides vital services to local government, from conducting elections in suburban areas to offering 911 services in unincorporated areas and municipalities.

Located in the Loop District of downtown Chicago, one of the most formidable business districts in the world, the area has an astounding number of cultural foundations, stunning parks such as Millennial Park and Maggie Daley Park, steps away from the Chicago Riverwalk, award-winning restaurants, and plenty of shopping! In addition, Chicago is serviced by multiple bus and train lines for public transportation from the suburbs to the city, taxis are plentiful, public parking garages for motorists, and bicycle share rentals and local bike lanes for bicyclists.

Responsible for overseeing the County's debt portfolio. Manages the disclosure, sale, and administration of various debt instruments, such as bonds, notes, loans, and other financing products. Develops and implements debt related policies, coordinates bond sales, monitors financial markets, and manages investor relations. Provides expert financial recommendations, supervises staff, ensures compliance with bond covenants, and oversees timely debt payments and regulatory filings.

Advises senior leadership on financing proposals, evaluates capital programs, and works to achieve cost-effective financing solutions while minimizing debt service expenses.

• Oversee the administration of the County’s debt portfolio and evaluates financing proposals to provide recommendations on risks, benefits, and alternatives aligned with County policy priorities.
• Manages the issuance of new debt, including directing processes and consultants to achieve cost-effective financing solutions, and oversees the production of official statements and related policies for bond offerings.
• Monitors financial markets, analyzing economic trends, performing cost-benefit analysis for capital projects, and securing credit ratings while…