Job Description

Are you a driven individual seeking a clear path to a rewarding career in Public Finance? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your analytical skills directly impact communities and infrastructure? If so, we want to hear from you!

Baird is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to join our team. This isn't just another analyst role - it's a launchpad. We're committed to developing our team members and providing a structured pathway for an ambitious individual to grow into a Public Finance Banker.

Work closely with our K-12 and General Markets (City/County/State) Public Finance teams to develop, evaluate, and present detailed and creative financial plans for public or private sector clients related to their issuances of debt obligations, cash flow management, strategic planning, economic development, and other matters. Interfaces with clients and working group members to coordinate the implementation of a financial plan, which could involve developing presentations of financial and economic data for credit rating agencies, potential bondholders, and other key stakeholders, evaluating market data, and coordinating of pricing and settlement of bonds.

As a Financial Analyst you will:

1. Assist in research and development of financing and long-term strategic plans that meet the clients unique goals and objectives.
2. Generate preliminary financing scenarios and prepare summaries, presentations, and memos for clients using Excel, DBC, Word, and/or PowerPoint.
3. Gather, analyze, and summarize economic and financial information and trends.
4. Prepare presentations to clients/issuers, credit rating agencies, governing bodies, bondholders, and other key stakeholders.
5. Utilize strong communication abilities with working group professionals, both internal (underwriters, investment bankers, and/or financial advisors) and external (clients/issuers, bond counsel, bidders) to facilitate bond transactions.
6. Create agendas and participate in working group calls or meetings.
7. Coordinate bond sale process including detailed timelines, sale, and closing/funding.
8. Compile demographic and debt information for municipal bond disclosure documents.
9. Assist with the review of legal and offering documents for bond offerings.
10. Draft requests for proposals for clients/issuers and assist in summarizing and evaluating resulting proposals.
11. Draft responses to requests for proposals to acquire new clients.
12. Ensure transaction details are recorded properly in department database, organize and submit electronic deal files, and other data management and regulatory compliance related tasks.
13. Perform Continuing Disclosure due diligence and assist client in complying with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Rule 15c2-12, if necessary.
14. Assist in required Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) filings, if necessary.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

What Makes This Opportunity Great:

1. Mentorship and development: We provide dedicated mentorship and training to help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in Public Finance Banking. You'll work closely with experienced Bankers who are invested in your success.
2. Clear career path: We've established a structured career progression where your hard work and dedication will be recognized and rewarded.
3. Impactful work: Contribute to projects that have a tangible impact on communities and shape the future of public infrastructure.

What we look for:

1. Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education with 0-2 years relevant experience preferred.
2. Must obtain relevant FINRA licenses (SIE, 50, 52, 63) or ability to obtain licensing within 12 months.
3. Sound mathematical, statistical, computational, analytical, and research abilities.
4. Ability to gather and analyze necessary data to identify relevant issues, accurately define the objective and formulate and evaluate alternatives to recommend a solution.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; working knowledge of financial functions, formulas, macros, etc.
6. Exceptional attention to detail and strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks under strict deadlines.
7. Ability to work, travel, and attend meetings outside normal business hours.

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