Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst

Cabrera Capital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabrera Capital seeks an entry-level Analyst for its Public Finance Investment Banking team in Chicago. The role supports deal execution, cash flow modeling, and the preparation of debt profiles for municipal and not-for-profit issuers.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field. You will work with clients and collaborate across national teams while growing in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong client focus and commitment to delivering quality work.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic and excellent time management.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Experience with DBC Finance.
• Solid understanding of fixed income market concepts.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain debt profiles to provide bankers with an overview of a client's debt position.
• Provide quantitative analyses including financial forecasting, cash flow analysis, and bond sizing using Excel.
• Draft high-quality client presentations and responses to Requests for Proposals.
• Assist bankers in the execution of new issue transactions including documentation, pricing, and investor presentations.
• Monitor market conditions to apply financing and optimization strategies based on clients' needs.
• Research regulatory, legal, policy, or client-specific issues related to projects.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Client focus

Communication

Time management

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

DBC Finance

Fixed income market concepts

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or similar

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry, Job Location: Chicago IL - Chicago, IL 60606, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Bachelors Degree, Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Up to 20%, Job Category: Public Finance,

For more than 20 years, Cabrera Capital's Public Finance team has partnered with governments, schools, and public agencies to fund projects that strengthen communities. We bring together deep market knowledge and a clear understanding of public-sector priorities to help clients access capital efficiently and with confidence. Cabrera's boutique, client-first business model is focused on delivering superior capital market strategies and outcomes to create a differentiated value proposition.

Position Summary & Purpose

The Analyst will support our Public Finance Investment Banking team in all aspects of new business development and transaction execution. The Analyst will assist in deal execution, cash flow modeling, and the preparation of presentations, proposals, and debt profiles for municipal and not-for-profit issuers.

This position is primarily based in Chicago, Illinois; however, we are also open to qualified candidates located in Dallas, Texas, New York, New York, and Los Angeles, California. Candidates must be willing to work from one of these designated office locations and collaborate closely with team members across the firm's national platform.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain debt profiles to provide bankers with an overview of a client's debt position and historical financings
• Provide quantitative analyses including financial forecasting, cash flow analysis, and bond sizing using Excel and third-party debt structuring applications
• Able to work with data from various sources to develop relevant market-wide and client-specific analyses
• Draft high-quality client presentations and responses to Requests for Proposals
• Assist bankers in the execution of new issue transactions including documentation, pricing, presentations to investors and rating agencies, and deal closing coordination
• Monitor market conditions to apply new financing and optimization strategies based on clients' financing needs
• Research projects related to regulatory, legal, policy or client-specific issues
• Attend client meetings as required and present information in a clear and professional manner
• All other duties as assigned

Responsibilties / Requirements

Management & Decision Making Responsibilities

Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize time-sensitive deliverables

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Requirements

• Advanced analytical skills with attention to detail
• High level of client focus and commitment to delivering quality work product on a time-sensitive basis in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Experience with DBC Finance preferred
• Solid understanding of fixed income market concepts and principles

Education & Work Experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance or similar

Required Licenses & Certificates

FINRA SIE, series 52, and series 63 licensures (or within 90 days of hire)

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates requiring sponsorship, including F-1 OPT, CPT, H-1B, TN, E-3, or any other employment-based visa sponsorship, are not eligible for consideration.

Benefits

We offer a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing Program
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Commuter Benefits (Pre-tax transit & Parking)
• Short & Long Term Disability Coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Care Discount Program