Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst

First National Bank•West Des Moines, IA

5d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a key figure in the Public Finance investment banking group as lead analyst on deal analytics, disclosure and offering documents, and serving as a key contact with internal and external stakeholders. Develop a solid understanding of the Public Finance investment banking business including the local market, issues / sectors, structures, and process. Comply with all applicable regulatory and ethical requirements of the industry, markets and organization.

Requirements

Experience in Public Finance
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance preferred
3 plus years in an Accounting, Finance or Investments role
General understanding of credit/finance related concepts
Must be detailed oriented
Proficient in MS office suite
Must have strong communications/presentation skills
Achieve or maintain series 50, 52, 63, SIE exam/licenses
Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Develop a thorough understanding and ability to execute Public Finance including the business, market, issues / sectors, requirements, regulations, and analytic structure options and process
Obtain and summarize market data to assist PF with understanding, identifying, and analyzing trend opportunities within the market including markets, products, services, sectors, types of issuances, underwriting, and Public Finance structures.
Develop understanding of Northland strategic vision.
Provide input and recommendations to manager to enhance departmental effectiveness and the strategic plan.
Assist with entering new markets, products, etc.
Participate in identifying and maintaining understanding of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, gaps
Contribute to and support defined strategy, revenue targets, goals, objectives and activities with regard to individual, Public Finance, and Capital Markets
Provide ongoing support to the Public Finance team including providing analytic support, offering document creating and review, closing document creation and review, and serving as an internal and external liaison
Learn the applicable data systems and how the support the structuring of debt
Research outstanding debt for targeted issuers to identify and run potential refunding scenarios
Run various financing structure alternatives for prospects and clients as requested
Assist with business development activities
Identify prospects for the Public Finance bankers to engage and prompting and follow-ups when beneficial; make initial contact with targeted issuers to set up introductory meetings
Assist in creation of financing proposals, presentations, pitch books and one-pagers as requested by the Public Finance bankers; participate in presentations to prospects
Identify, register for, and attend applicable trade shows
Assist with internal deal processing activities including engagement committee process, credit analysis, and sales bulletin preparation
Coordinate file documentation and closings
Develop strong working relationship with issuers, counsel, rating agencies and credit enhancers to serve as an effective Northland Public Finance liaison
Develop appropriate reporting tools to communicate with Northland management regarding general Public Finance activities, including business development activities
Understand and adhere to all Northland policies, laws, and FINRA / SEC regulations application to role (Ongoing)
Complete compliance continuing education
Ensure adherence to Northland compliance requirements in business development materials and process documents
Maintain awareness on the Capital Markets compliance and regulatory environment (e.g. NASD, SEC) (Ongoing)
Report all issues, violations of law or regulations in accordance with the steps defined in the Northland compliance standards
Understand and adhere to all of the accountabilities listed above specifically related to Anti-Money Laundering and the USA Patriot Act
Exhibit professional behavior, promote positive working relationships, and drive your personal and professional development
Research, identify and recommend in-depth / comprehensive / detailed training and learning opportunities for self based on individual development plan
Practice Northland values and support the goals and strategic plan
Be proactive and respectful in all relationships; exercise a willingness to be a resource to colleagues
Complete special projects as assigned within allotted time frame
Be accountable for continuous best efforts to complete the job assigned
Conduct all work activities ethically