Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Markets

The Nature Conservancy•Washington, DC

1d•$120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst, Capital Markets provides specialized financial analysis and accounting-related services to senior organizational leadership as part of the Capital Markets Management team. The position reports to the Director of Capital Markets & Tax Management and serves as a subject matter expert and resource to the organization, including advising senior and executive-level staff. It administers finance activities in accordance with organizational policies, legal and regulatory frameworks, and financial and management best practices. The role supports multiple business units, including TNC’s impact investing team, NatureVest, and the Oversight Committee. Work may include developing funding strategies for TNC transactions; reviewing and managing internal and external debt; managing TNC credit ratings; supporting large transactions; and preparing financial and risk analyses to inform leadership’s evaluation of conservation finance transactions and lending decisions. The position may manage or supervise staff and may make decisions that bind the organization financially and legally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and 7 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience using Excel spreadsheets for financial analysis and developing financial models.
Knowledge of private equity structures.
Knowledge of current trends in conservation finance.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication, organization, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Experience recruiting, supervising, and developing staff.
Experience developing, directing, and implementing multiple projects.
Experience generating reports, performing high-level financial analysis, and recommending corrective action as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Technical expertise on complex accounting and financial issues.
Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
Basic understanding of accounting principles, practices, and regulations.
Experience with relational databases.
Experience acting as a consultant or advisor to senior executives.
Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
Experience monitoring and ensuring compliance with organizational policy, applicable laws and regulations, and finance, accounting, and management best practices.
Experience analyzing regulatory frameworks and applying them to specific situations.
Experience evaluating management controls and interpreting guidelines and factual information to adapt or modify processes.
Ability to resolve complex issues independently within the program area.
Demonstrated success analyzing, manipulating, and interpreting data, and developing, reporting, and implementing solutions.
CFA or equivalent preferred.
Multilingual skills and/or multicultural experience appreciated.
Demonstrated success motivating and leading staff.
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
Service-oriented, courteous, personable, tactful, and experienced dealing effectively with all levels of staff.

Responsibilities

Manage functional activity toward program strategic goals and coordinate plans, tactics, and day-to-day work.
Implement and manage new initiatives and multiple projects.
Ensure programmatic work is collaborative and integrated across the organization.
Process and record cash flow transactions, including capital calls, distributions, management fees, and other cash flow activities.
Prepare performance and market data and analytics reporting for distribution.
Work within a budget and negotiate and contract with vendors.
May supervise administrative or professional staff and oversee their day-to-day work.
Ensure programmatic commitments, organizational policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
Reinforce consistency in organizational policies and procedures and provide support in the relevant field.
May manage or participate in complex negotiations.
Report activities to leadership.
Provide financial analysis and reporting, financial management, P&L accounting, or similar financial services to the Capital Markets Management team and other business units.
Develop funding strategies; review and manage internal and external debt; manage credit ratings; support large transactions; and prepare financial and risk analyses for conservation finance transactions and lending decisions.