Analyst, US Municipal Finance

What is the opportunity?

The Municipal Finance Analyst provides analytical, research and transactional support to investment bankers in all departmental work activities relating to the structuring and issuance of municipal bonds through negotiated, competitive sale or via private placement.

• Gather, organize and analyze information necessary to prepare proposals, client presentations, offering statements and marketing materials.
• Prepare proposals and participate in presentations for prospective clients, describing financing alternatives and underwriting functions in detail.
• Prepare projections, bond/loan portfolio analysis, modeling and related financial analyses for potential and actual capital markets transactions.
• Develop an understanding of economic and political forces affecting bond issuance and the bond market through internal and external resources.
• Enhance the department’s use of available information pertaining to the bond market by collecting, organizing and maintaining marketing materials and resources.
• Coordinate activities related to pricing and settlement of public finance transactions and work closely with management to secure closings.
• Develop data and analytical processing skills, maintain knowledge of computer programs and improve data processing systems to enhance departmental efficiency.
• Proactively identify operational risks or control deficiencies and review compliance with firm policies.
• Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies and risks to the line manager and relevant risk and control functions promptly.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required.

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics with a record of high achievement.
• 1 to 3 years of related professional municipal finance experience.
• Proficiency with personal computers and standard productivity applications, including intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Strong multi‑tasking and organizational skills to track and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Obtain and maintain Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE), Series 50, 52, and 63 licenses.
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting.
• Highly motivated, committed and responsible, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and requests.
• 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 while working as part of a team.
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct.

A comprehensive total rewards program includes competitive compensation and flexible benefits such as a 401(k) plan with company matching, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and paid time off. Variable compensation may be earned based on performance. Salary range is $80,000 to $110,000, depending on experience, skills, registration status, market conditions and business needs.

Location:

1801 California Street, Denver, United States

Work hours:

40 per week

Employment type:

Full time, salaried, regular