Debt and Treasury Analyst Sr

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

About The Position

The Senior Debt & Treasury Analyst provides support to the Debt, Investment, and Treasury functions. This role provides detailed analysis and financial modeling pertaining to the City's debt and investment portfolios, along with understanding and analyzing economic development projects. This role has a meaningful understanding of both the debt and financial markets. Performs administrative and reporting duties to maintain smooth daily operations. Develops and maintains procedures and policies to meet regulatory compliance and best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or directly related field
Five (5) years’ experience in debt and/or investment practices and procedures
Experience with Workday financial software
Experience in documenting loans/bonds; principles of finance such as time value of money
Understands liquidity vs cash
Knowledge of debt and/or investment practices and procedures
Knowledge and experience working with Workday financial ERP system
Proficiency in use of personal computer, complex spreadsheets, and modeling applications
Excellent communication skills
Aptitude in compiling and analyzing financial data; and making effective written and oral presentations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers
Ability to think creatively, and the ability to utilize the internet as a research tool
Ability to understand and evaluate complex economic development projects

Responsibilities

Assists in closing debt transactions for both publicly issued debt and direct placement obligations
Assists with the development of the City's offering statements, including disclosure decisions, and oversees the development of materials and presentations to bond rating agencies
Provides detailed analysis and financial modeling for water bonds or other City debt or lease- purchase transactions
Assists in determining and recommending optimum bond issue size, structure, maturity, and call schedules to maximize financial flexibility and minimize interest expense
Works collaboratively with financial and investment advisors and other City staff regarding debt issuances, financial modeling, and investments
Works closely with the City Attorney’s office in preparing and presenting Council items and reviewing/understanding legal documents, including resolutions, ordinances, and financial contracts
Analyzes alternative financing structures for financial soundness and compliance, and monitors covenant compliance ofthe City's outstanding debt
Performs daily cash management, analysis, and research
Assists in managing and coordinating daily activities and special projects
Researches and prepares special improvement district lien releases
Oversees and maintains compliance practices, along with updating policies and procedures to meet changing market conditions
Assists in the administration of all debt service activities,s including determination of payments, investor relations, budgets for debt payments, and cash available for bond calls
Assists in preparing financial and statistical data related to the City's investments, debt, and financing activities for inclusion in the City’s annual report
Assists in developing recommended financial policies regarding debt and investments
Manages arbitrage rebate issues and SEC reporting requirements for government debt
Assists with the City's internal and external investment committees and provides backup and control functions regarding the City's investments
Develops recommended policy for metropolitan and other special district financings
Makes presentations to the City’s Investment Advisory Committee
Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves)
Retirement pension plan
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.
On-site fitness center and wellness programs
Remote work opportunities