Public Finance Associate: Bond Financing & Modeling

Huntington National Bank; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid leave programs

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Huntington National Bank seeks a Public Finance Associate to support senior investment bankers in executing municipal financings for state and local governments, education institutions, healthcare systems and development agencies.

The role will be located in Chicago, Houston, or New York offices and involves managing transaction logistics, financial modeling, and client-facing materials from origination through closing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in public finance, investment banking, capital markets, or corporate finance.
• FINRA SIE, Series 52 and 63

Responsibilities

• Transaction Management: Support structuring, analysis, and execution of bond and note transactions, including new issuances, refinancings, and restructurings; coordinate timelines, deliverables, and closing logistics
• Client Engagement: Serve as a point of contact across internal teams and external clients; partner with Public Finance, Relationship Management, and Capital Markets teams to deliver solutions
• Financial Modeling & Analysis: Develop and maintain financial models, debt profiles, and analytical reports; analyze transaction structures and provide insights to inform client decisions
• Presentation & Marketing Materials: Prepare pitch books, offering memoranda, and client presentations tailored to financing opportunities and market conditions
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Compliance, Knowledge Center, and Proposal teams to ensure accuracy and consistency across materials and processes
• Industry Research & Insights: Conduct market, sector, and client research; monitor trends and support business development efforts
• Execution Support: Assist with documentation, scheduling, and coordination throughout the transaction lifecycle; support senior bankers on multiple concurrent deals
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all materials and processes adhere to regulatory standards and internal policies
• Strategic & Team Support: Contribute to planning discussions, process improvements, and broader team initiatives; perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Huntington National Bank seeks a Public Finance Associate to support senior investment bankers in executing municipal financings for state and local governments, education institutions, healthcare systems and development agencies.

The role will be located in Chicago, Houston, or New York offices and involves managing transaction logistics, financial modeling, and client-facing materials from origination through closing.