Capital Markets Public Finance Banker

Frost • Houston, TX

1d

About The Position

It’s about interactions more than transactions. Are you known for your attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills? Does solving complex problems excite you? Are your ready to facilitate all the moving pieces to help deliver a seamless experience? If so, being a Capital Markets Public Finance Banker with Frost could be for you. At Frost, it’s about more than a job. It’s about having a flourishing career where you can thrive, both in and out of work. At Frost, we’re committed to fostering an environment that reflects our values and encourages team members to be the best they can be. In joining our adaptable, integrity-driven team, you’ll become part of Frost’s over 150-year legacy of providing unparalleled financial services.

As a Capital Markets Public Finance Banker, you play a vital role in developing relationships with municipal and finance personnel in cities, counties, school districts and other political subdivisions, seeking to assist them with obtaining financing for securities-style debt. You will partner with the underwriting and banking team to help secure roles in various underwriting syndicates. More than that, this role is about building relationships and doing it with integrity, caring, and excellence in mind.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, with coursework in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Economics, or Mathematics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 5+ years experience, at a minimum, in municipal finance or public school administration
• Knowledge of the applicable laws, rulings, and regulations pertaining to municipal finance
• Series 7, Series 63, and/or Series 52 licenses or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Proficient in Microsoft computer applications and applicable DBC Finance bond sizing and structuring software

Nice To Haves

• An existing book of relationships and established contacts in the Texas municipal market
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Public Administration
• School district CFO or Superintendent experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and cultivate relationships with various issuers, with a concentration towards senior administration at school districts
• Utilize knowledge of municipal capital markets, municipal bond structures, and credit fundamentals in order to advise customers on the best methods for obtaining the funding they need
• Work closely with the Capital Markets Municipal Underwriter in helping to structure and price the debt at a level that both makes sense for the customer and is appropriate for market conditions
• Work closely with Bankers from Frost Bank's Public Finance Department, referring opportunities to them for direct financing and other bank services when such opportunities become known. Assist in credit and pricing analysis as needed
• Manage and support analysts as needed, providing guidance, assigning tasks based on expertise, and ensuring optimal resource allocation to meet project deadlines and objectives
• Responsible for deciding which clients to try to develop relationships with and how to go about that
• Always take action using Integrity, Caring, and Excellence to achieve all-win outcomes

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Generous holiday and paid time off schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Extensive health and wellness programs, including our Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonus program + more!

What This Job Offers

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