Vice President, Investment Banker, Municipal Finance

About the position

The Municipal Finance Banker provides financing solutions for clients by being able to independently manage transactions from concept to completion with an appropriate level of expertise. This includes working closely with Municipal Finance Managing Directors, Directors, Vice Presidents, Associates, Analysts and Administrative personnel to achieve a timely and quality financing product for clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepares financial analyses of potential and current transactions.
• 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 municipal advisor or underwriting functions in a capable manner.
• Develops an understanding of economic and political forces affecting the issuance of bonds and the bond market through internal and external resources.
• Enhances the Department's use and knowledge of available information pertaining to the bond market by collecting, organizing and maintaining various marketing materials and information resources.
• Coordinates the various activities, internal and external, relating to pricing and settlement of public 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.
• Complies with all Compliance practices of the firm.
• Performs other tasks job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics with a demonstrated record of high achievement. MBA with emphasis in Accounting, or Finance preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of related professional Public Finance experience.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Outstanding quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting.
• Demonstrates ability to represent Municipal Finance in community and industry activities.
• Demonstrates ability to develop new business and maintain strong client relationships.
• 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.
• Licensing for the Series 7, 63 and 79.

Benefits

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.
• Opportunities to building close relationships with clients.