Public Finance Associate: Bond & Debt Advisory

Hilltop Securities Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HilltopSecurities is seeking an Investment Banker Associate to work closely with senior bankers and advisors on tax-exempt and taxable debt and derivative transactions for public finance clients in Houston.

You will perform extensive financial analyses, build models in Excel, prepare proposals and in-depth presentations for current and prospective clients, and assist with client and marketing activities including presenting to bond rating agencies.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in public finance, higher education finance, nonprofit finance, investment banking, financial advisory, consulting, or related analytical field.
• Strong financial analysis, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior investment bankers in evaluating and analyzing public sector client financial positions and transactions.
• Provide extensive financial analysis using spreadsheet and industry-specific software packages.
• Prepare financial proposals and in-depth presentations for current and prospective financial advisory and underwriting clients.
• Assist with client and marketing responsibilities (including making presentations to clients and bond rating agencies).

Skills

Financial analysis

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, Engineering, Public Policy, or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

HilltopSecurities is seeking an Investment Banker Associate to work closely with senior bankers and advisors on tax-exempt and taxable debt and derivative transactions for public finance clients in Houston.

You will perform extensive financial analyses, build models in Excel, prepare proposals and in-depth presentations for current and prospective clients, and assist with client and marketing activities including presenting to bond rating agencies.