Associate, US Municipal Finance

RBC • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $115,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing research, analytics, and financial modeling to complete transactions. The Associate will produce extensive financial analyses to structure both straightforward and complex bond offerings, take an increasing role on client coverage teams, and participate in formal and informal presentations. Responsibilities include preparing projections, bond/loan portfolio analysis, and related financial analyses for capital markets transactions, including data conversion, synthesis, and analysis. The role also requires gathering, organizing, and analyzing information to prepare proposals, client presentations, offering statements, and marketing materials, as well as participating in presentations for prospective clients.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Economics with demonstrated record of high achievement
• 3 to 5 years of related professional Municipal Finance experience
• Proficiency with personal computers and standard productivity applications
• Possess Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE), Series 52 and 63 licenses and obtain the Series 50 license
• Proficient with DBC Software or similar bond structuring software
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills; strong knowledge of finance and accounting - able to analyze numbers proficiently
• Highly motivated, committed, and responsible, with a demonstrated 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 balance with strong teaming skills
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct

Nice To Haves

• Adaptability
• Critical Thinking
• Customer Service
• Detail-Oriented
• Financial Engineering
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Investments Analysis
• Personal Development
• Personal Initiative
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• Perform research, analytics, and financial modeling required to complete a transaction
• Produce extensive financial analyses to structure both straight forward and complex bond offerings
• Take increasing role on client coverage teams and in formal and informal presentations
• Prepare projections, bond / loan portfolio analysis and modeling & related financial analyses for potential & actual capital markets transactions, including data conversion, synthesis & analysis
• 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 in detail financing alternatives in originating, structuring and marketing an issue and the Firm's ability to perform the underwriting functions in a capable manner

Benefits

• 401(k) program with company-matching contributions
• health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
• paid-time off
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to do challenging work
• Opportunities to build close relationships with clients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level