Senior Managing Consultant, Municipal Advisory

Public Financial Management Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Financial Management Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Managing Consultant for our municipal advisory practice, primarily serving clients in Texas with a hybrid work setup in Austin or Dallas.

The role requires seasoned expertise in public sector finance, strong client management, and the ability to guide multi-disciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in municipal finance or related fields, MSRB Series 50 or ability to obtain, and excellence in financial modeling,

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship now, or in the future.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of work experience, preferably in public sector/municipal finance, banking, trust or financial services, with growing responsibility.
• Knowledge of and contacts within state and local governments as well as the sector of focus.
• MSRB Series 50 certification or able to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Familiarity with transactions including complex financial modeling and analysis.
• Strong quantitative, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing skills and effective personal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand relationships with clients in state government, local government, transportation agencies and utilities.
• Attend trade shows and conferences.
• Gather information to submit and complete proposals.
• Act as primary or secondary client contact for questions.
• Develop and implement a marketing plan to bring in new business.
• Develop a full range of financial solutions and perform quantitative analysis to meet client needs.
• Generate and coordinate client deliverables, including financing transactions.
• Manage financing teams and ensure timely performance by staff.
• Present financial analysis and reports to clients at meetings.
• Mentor and train financial analysts and associates.
• Collaborate across internal and external teams to support long-term growth.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Effective communication

Quantitative analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MSRB Series 50 certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

PFM is currently seeking an experienced Senior Managing Consultant to work in our municipal advisory practice. The successful candidate(s) will work with clients primarily in Texas. Business travel will be required as client needs dictate. The position will be considered for our Austin or Dallas, Texas office, and will have a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates will be expected to successfully operate in the specialized field of municipal finance, and be nimble in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in which the selected candidate is given significant responsibility. To be successful, one must have a superior understanding of the financial markets, at least five years of experience working in public sector finance, advisory services, consulting, and/or underwriting, and a demonstrated ability to manage a business plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintain & expand existing relationships with clients in state government, local government, transportation agencies and public utilities to support a growing business.
• Attending trade shows and conferences
• Gathering information to submit and complete proposals
• Acting as the primary or secondary point of contact for client questions
• Developing and independently implementing a marketing plan to bring in new business
• Develop a full range of financial solutions and quantitatively analyze options to meet our clients’ capital financing needs.
• Generate and coordinate client deliverables, including the successful implementation of financing transactions.
• Manage financing teams and oversee timely performance by all staff.
• Present financial analysis, reports and other materials to clients at meetings.
• Management, mentorship, and training of financial analysts and associate staff.
• Collaborate across multiple internal and external teams to support the long-term growth of the business practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship now, or in the future.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years of work experience, preferably in public sector/municipal finance, banking, trust or financial services arena, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.
• Knowledge of and contacts within the state and local governments as well as the sector of focus.
• Currently holds MSRB Series 50 certification or able to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Familiarity with transactions including complex financial modeling and analysis.
• Strong quantitative, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing skills and effective personal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Other qualifications

• Insists on accountability of self and others.
• Understands the relationship between individual and team objectives and the broader company goals.
• Resolves problems proactively.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Develops effective written correspondence.
• Can make effective presentations and routine communications to smaller audiences.
• Actively listens to others and conveys information clearly and concisely.
• Outstanding teamwork and project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate in a team environment.
• Acts as a valuable, collaborative team player, willing to take on a variety of roles within a team including leader, follower, and facilitator.
• Actively promotes team success and encourages others to contribute to the greater good.
• Demonstrates unwavering integrity and instills confidence in others.
• Desire to improve processes, take initiative and solve problems.
• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
• Passion for driving results and delivering constructive change.

COMPENSATION

PFM offers a comprehensive benefits package. This includes generous flexible paid time off, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, relocation assistance, 401k retirement plan with employer match and annual profit-sharing opportunity, medical/dental/vision insurance, health and wellness benefits, and disability and life insurance. The anticipated base salary for this position is $125,000 - $150,000; this position is also eligible for annual performance-based bonuses. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

PFM is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

PFM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

PFM maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Simply put, the advice we give our clients is concrete, meaningful and indispensable. So when you work for PFM, prepare to help change the world. Prepare to be a go-to person, one who sees things just a little bit differently. Prepare to feel great about what you do. Our experienced hires come from a variety of rich professional backgrounds—investment banking, civil service, public financing. We look for strong leaders with integrity who will enhance the culture of PFM. You will be expected to work hard, continually learn and develop, think proactively and provide your clients with service that is unmatched in its dedication to their needs. To support you, we’ll provide the best training and mentorship in the industry and give you opportunities for client responsibility and contact early and often. You’ll experience the thrill of delivering difficult work that is done well. You’ll network with colleagues all across the country, whose experience will stretch your own capabilities and reinforce your growing expertise. No matter your starting point with the firm, you’ll play an integral role in our success. To us, you are more than a valuable asset; you are part of the transformation.