Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst

About the position

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding and ability to execute Public Finance including the business, market, issues/securities, requirements, regulations, and analytic structure options and process.
• Obtain and summarize market data to assist PF with understanding, identifying, and analyzing trend opportunities within the market including markets, products, services, securities, types of issuances, underwriting, and Public Finance structures.
• Participate in identifying and maintaining understanding of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, gaps.
• Assist with entering new markets, products, etc.
• Provide input and recommendations to manager to enhance departmental effectiveness and the strategic plan.
• Contribute and support defined strategy, revenue targets, goals, objectives and activities with regard to individual, Public Finance, and Capital Markets.
• Provide ongoing support to the Public Finance team including providing analytic support, offering document creation and review, closing document creation and review, and serving as an internal and external liaison.
• Learn the applicable data systems and how they support the structuring of debt.
• Research outstanding debt for targeted issuers and identify and run potential refunding scenarios.
• Run various financing structure alternatives for prospects and clients as requested.
• Assist with business development activities.
• Identify prospects for the Public Finance bankers, engage and prompt follow-ups when beneficial; make initial contact with targeted issuers and set up introductory meetings.
• Assist in creation of financing proposals, presentations, pitch books and one-pagers as requested by the Public Finance bankers; participate in presentations to prospects.
• Identify, register for, and attend applicable trade shows.
• Assist with internal deal processing activities including engagement committee process, credit analysis, and sales bulletin preparation.
• Coordinate file documentation and closings.
• Develop strong working relationships with issuers, counsel, rating agencies and credit enhancers; serve as an effective Northland Public Finance liaison.
• Develop appropriate reporting tools to communicate with Northland management regarding general Public Finance activities, including business development activities.
• Understand and adhere to all Northland policies, laws, and FINRA/SEC regulations applicable to the role.
• Complete compliance continuing education.
• Ensure adherence to Northland compliance requirements in business development materials and process documents.
• Maintain awareness on the Capital Markets compliance and regulatory environment (e.g. NASD, SEC).
• Report all issues, violations of law or regulations in accordance with the steps defined in the Northland compliance standards.
• Understand and adhere to all of the accountabilities listed above specifically related to Anti-Money Laundering and the USA Patriot Act.
• Exhibit professional behavior, promote positive working relationships, and drive personal and professional development.
• Research, identify and recommend in-depth/comprehensive/detailed training and learning opportunities for self based on individual development plan.
• Practice Northland values and support the goals and strategic plan.
• Be proactive and respectful in all relationships; exercise a willingness to be a resource for colleagues.
• Complete special projects as assigned within allotted time frame.
• Be accountable for continuous best efforts to complete the job assigned.
• Conduct all work activities ethically.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance preferred.
• 3 plus years in an Accounting, Finance or Investments role.
• General understanding of credit/finance related concepts.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Must have strong communications/presentation skills.
• Achieve or maintain series 50, 52, 63, SIE exam/licenses.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Time Off Programs
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
• Employee Banking
• Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance

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