Analyst- Municipal Finance

PFM•Seattle, WA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

PFM is hiring an Analyst to be based in their Seattle, Washington office. This position requires working in the Seattle office 3-4 days per week. The company, PFM, was founded in 1975 to provide independent advice to governments and public agencies, understanding their distinct financial needs and challenges. Today, PFM's municipal advisors and consultants address complex challenges for public sector leaders, offering in-depth analysis and insightful perspectives to improve operational efficiencies and align with financial and fiscal goals. They serve a wide range of traditional and specialized sectors and services nationwide, helping clients focus resources on impactful change. Analysts are a crucial part of PFM's project teams, serving a broad client base and providing a foundation for a growth-oriented career within the firm, with many project managers and Managing Directors having started as Analysts.

Requirements

Authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Compelling interest in building a career in public finance (ideally evidenced by related coursework, internships, or other transferable experience)
Willingness to submit to a quantitative aptitude assessment and background check

Nice To Haves

Passage of Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) exam for Series 50 certification within six months of training inception.

Responsibilities

Learn about the municipal finance industry and understand how macroeconomic events impact bond pricing.
Learn to use Excel and DBC Finance® software at a high level to analyze financial information and produce financing options for a broad range of municipal bond structures.
Manage debt portfolios and identify refinancing opportunities for existing financial advisory clients and key prospects, including primarily local governments, state governments and public agencies.
Analyze and produce detailed cash flows for client plans of finance and borrowing programs using sophisticated debt structuring alternatives & financing techniques.
Assist with creating rating agency scorecards for various industry sectors based on rating methodologies from the major credit rating agencies.
Prepare presentations for use in rating agency communication, client communication and marketing with a focus on quantitative elements supporting such work products.
Create and deliver presentations, reports and summaries that outline financial scenarios and recommendations to clients.
Contribute to the review of financial and legal documents for all transactions and projects to which you are assigned.
Assist project managers with assembling responses to Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFPs/RFQs) for current and potential new clients.
Complete assignments in a timely manner and communicate assignment progress with internal staff on a regular basis.
Gain direct and meaningful exposure to a broad variety of clients and transactions across all the entities that PFM serves.