Public Finance Analyst, Development Finance Group

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The Development Finance Group is a team of bankers and associates dedicated to raising capital for public infrastructure development. This team built a specialty practice over the past 30 years and is actively growing into markets with demand for public infrastructure.

We are currently seeking a qualified Analyst within the Development Finance Group Public Finance team. In addition to strong analytical and communication skills, the most successful applicant will demonstrate a high degree of emotional intelligence and will thrive in a fast growing, highly collaborative team.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proactive and analytical approach, ability to process information quickly and make sound decisions within strict time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and project management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a team in a dynamic, client-centric environment.
• Proficient computer skills, able to utilize new systems or programs as necessary.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas a plus: municipal bond analysis; real estate finance; land development finance; municipal underwriting.

• Assist in the preparation of high-quality, persuasive proposals to provide investment banking services to potential clients (RFP Responses). 
• Partner with the bankers and conduct analysis with a focus on the larger context including the client's goals and expectations.
• Assist in the preparation of bond documents to include Credit Summaries, Offering Memorandum, Closing Memos, Pricing Materials, Credit Presentations and Insurance Applications.
• Research issuer financial information using public and internal resources.
• Research industry and financial market trends, running data queries and analyzing such data.
• Assist in the quantitative and qualitative preparation and presentation of internal credit memos and external publications.
• Develop and maintain complex spreadsheets and databases.
• Work with outside vendors to obtain aerial photos of projects.
• Monitor and track activities of credit rating agencies in target sectors and keep database of relevant or potentially relevant credit reports for future access.  Brief bankers on important, relevant, examples and overall trends. 
• Perform any other duties and special projects as assigned. 

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