Senior Managing Consultant, Municipal Advisory

PFM•Austin, TX

1d•$125,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

PFM is seeking an experienced Senior Managing Consultant for its municipal advisory practice. The successful candidate will primarily serve clients in Texas and may work from the Austin or Dallas office in a hybrid arrangement. Business travel will be required as client needs dictate. The role requires operating in the specialized field of municipal finance and adapting to a dynamic, fast-paced environment while taking on significant responsibility. The position focuses on expanding client relationships and business, developing financial solutions to meet clients’ capital financing needs, analyzing financing options, and delivering and implementing financing transactions. The consultant will manage financing teams, present analyses and reports to clients, and mentor and train financial analysts and associate staff. The anticipated base salary is $125,000–$150,000, with eligibility for annual performance-based bonuses.

Requirements

Authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship now or in the future.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least five years of work experience, preferably in public sector or municipal finance, banking, trust, or financial services, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.
Knowledge of and contacts within state and local government and the relevant sector of focus.
Currently holds MSRB Series 50 certification or can obtain it within 60 days of hire.
Familiarity with transactions involving complex financial modeling and analysis.
Strong quantitative, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Excellent writing skills and effective personal communication skills.
Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage a business plan.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment.
Strong teamwork and project management skills, including the ability to operate collaboratively and take on varied team roles.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Integrity, accountability, initiative, and a results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Maintain and expand relationships with clients in state government, local government, transportation agencies, and public utilities to support business growth.
Attend trade shows and conferences.
Gather information to prepare and complete proposals.
Serve as the primary or secondary point of contact for client questions.
Develop and independently implement a marketing plan to bring in new business.
Develop financial solutions and quantitatively analyze options to meet clients’ capital financing needs.
Generate and coordinate client deliverables, including implementation of financing transactions.
Manage financing teams and oversee timely performance by staff.
Present financial analyses, reports, and other materials to clients at meetings.
Manage, mentor, and train financial analysts and associate staff.
Collaborate with internal and external teams to support the long-term growth of the business practice.