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Public Finance Analyst

We are looking for a candidate who can be adaptable, able to manage projects independently and ready to assume a high level of responsibility as a member of a team. Work ethic is a must and ability to commit to the multi-year Analyst program. You should also be able to work well under pressure in a demanding environment, producing accurate, detailed materials while meeting tight deadlines.

As a Public Finance Analyst in J.P Morgan's Public Finance team, you will be responsible for providing investment banking solutions for the complex financing needs of the firm's public sector clients throughout the country. You will work closely with our sales & trading, underwriting, derivatives, and debt capital markets desks for prospective and live transactions. This role offers the opportunity to develop customized financial models, perform credit and debt capacity analyses, and execute bond financings. You will also interact with various professionals in other areas of the firm to facilitate presentation, RFP responses, and execute bond transactions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop customized financial models using Excel to develop customized bond financing structures
• Utilize industry-approved third-party programs (DBC) to prepare bond structures
• Perform credit and debt capacity analyses for specific credits based on industry/sector
• Prepare responses to requests for proposals required as part of the solicitation process
• Create and manage debt profiles for issuers/credits and evaluate existing debt portfolios for refunding/restructuring opportunities/Execute bond financings for all issues in which J.P Morgan participates
• Work closely with all areas of Public Finance, including DCM, various syndicate desks, credit origination and derivatives marketing to pitch municipal clients and execute transactions/Interact with various professionals in other areas of the firm to facilitate presentation, RFP responses and execute bond transactions
• Prepare presentation materials used by bankers and senior management for client meetings and participate in client presentations, as required

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work well under pressure in a demanding environment and to multitask, producing accurate, detailed materials while meeting tight deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong work ethic, academic strength, strong teamwork, communication skills, high energy level, and a genuine passion for excellence
• Undergraduate degree from a competitive university with coursework in finance or economics
• Previous Public Finance experience at an investment bank or financial advisory firm required
• Experience with DBC software, bond structuring and transaction execution required

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Adaptable, able to manage projects independently and ready to assume a high level of responsibility

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