Public Finance Banker

Commerce Bank•Clayton, MO

16d•$105,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The main purpose of this job is to serve public sector clients in the Missouri/Illinois region to meet the complex investment banking needs of municipalities. Public Finance Bankers work closely with various finance-related teams to address challenges specifically faced within the public sector.

Requirements

Strong ability to analyze quantitative operations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong communication and professional presence with clients
Ability to maintain and produce an established list of contacts from existing and/or potential clients
Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Relationship focused where the individual is the firm’s point of contact for the client
Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Strong ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
Advanced level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and meet Commerce Bank’s driving record criteria; ongoing employment may be contingent upon meeting all driving requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business or economics, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
6+ years working in a related field such as banking, accounting or governmental finance required
Prior management experience
Have, or obtain within 6 months, FINRA SIE, Series 52, Series 50, and Series 63 Licenses.
For this position, Commerce Bank will review your motor vehicle driving record. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you’ll be asked to authorize our review of that record
For this position, federal regulations require Commerce Bank to prepare an investigatory consumer report which will disclose credit history. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you will be asked to authorize that report.

Responsibilities

Closely monitor financial details about their public sector organization to meet long-term monetary goals
Structure and price bond deals
Consistently engage in proactive outreach by scheduling and conducting regular prospecting calls and meetings each month to build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities
Present bond deals to School Boards, city council members, and other government entities
Provide underwriting and financial advisory services to state & local governments and not-for-profit entities
Leverage expert knowledge to facilitate the issuance of taxable and tax-exempt debt across a range of sectors
Research client debt load, local economy, financial strengths
Develop models to structure and optimize debt transactions
Prepare analyses on client outstanding debt, future debt capacity and credit profile
Prepare disclosure documents for bond sales
Prepare presentations to bond rating agencies
Perform other duties as assigned