Senior Debt & Investments Analyst

Farm Credit Services of America • Austin, TX

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a wholesale bank with a long history of financing agriculture and rural America. The Senior Debt & Investments Analyst role supports the accounting, analysis, reporting, and control activities for the Bank’s debt, investment, derivative, and other off-balance-sheet portfolios. This position involves maintaining activity within the Bank’s accounting system, supporting month-end close and financial reporting, and ensuring accurate accounting in accordance with guidance and controls. The role requires a strong accounting background, analytical skills, and the ability to understand complex financial instruments and related systems. The analyst will collaborate with Finance leadership to evaluate transactions, resolve issues, support hedge accounting, and contribute to process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in debt, investment, derivative, treasury, or other financial instruments accounting and analysis.
• Working knowledge of accounting treatment for debt, investment, and derivative instruments and the applicable accounting principles.
• Experience with or demonstrated exposure to derivative accounting, hedge accounting documentation, financial instrument analysis, or related activities.
• Ability to analyze transactions, identify accounting issues, and apply sound problem-solving and independent judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant designation.
• Direct experience with hedge accounting, including documentation of hedge relationships, effectiveness assessments, and related financial disclosures.
• Experience valuing derivatives or supporting derivative valuation processes.
• Experience in a banking, financial services, treasury, or other regulated financial environment.
• Experience with financial systems used for debt, investment, and derivative accounting.
• Experience supporting automation, system enhancement, or process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and input investment trades, debt issuances, derivative transactions, and derivative collateral activity within the Bank’s financial system.
• Support the daily and ongoing maintenance of the Bank’s debt, investment, derivative, and off-balance-sheet portfolios within the financial system.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the financial system’s functionality, instrument setup requirements, and accounting outputs.
• Analyze derivative transactions and maintain supporting documentation related to hedge accounting treatment.
• Assess and communicate accounting implications of debt, investment, and derivative transactions.
• Evaluate and document note purchases from a loan versus investment designation to determine the appropriate GAAP classification and accounting treatment.
• Generate and analyze daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports used for financial reporting, compliance, management analysis, and operational support.
• Assist with preparation of financial statement disclosures.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies related to debt, investment, and derivative activity.
• Support monthly close and quarterly and annual reporting activities under tight deadlines.
• Help ensure compliance with internal controls, including SOX and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Maintain clear and complete procedural documentation for assigned activities.
• Perform testing and analysis related to software versions, system updates, and application changes affecting debt, investment, and derivative processing.
• Contribute to ongoing automation and process improvement efforts.
• Review and approve work performed by temporary or full-time personnel, as assigned.
• Exercise sound judgment, objectivity, professional proficiency, and high standards of conduct at all times.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible health-and-wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• 401(k) plan that includes immediate vesting of a generous employer match and additional employer contribution
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Fertility benefit and parental leave plan
• Up to two days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events
• Ongoing professional-development opportunities
• Generous tuition-reimbursement program
• Physical fitness incentive plan
• Employer matching gifts program

What This Job Offers

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