Sr. Associate, Public Finance

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Our Modern, Flexible Workplace:

 

We believe in a Modern, Flexible Workplace, and we are continuously exploring advancements in technology and office environments to make it easier to work from anywhere at any time, allowing for more flexibility in where and how you work. We know that choice and flexibility are important to you. We also recognize that flexible and remote positions can become opportunities for military partners, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to thrive at our company. We invite you to consider what a Modern, Flexible Workplace can mean for you!

It is anticipated that an incumbent in this role will work remotely 100% of the time and will share a hoteling workspace if/when working onsite, as determined by business needs. The incumbent can work remotely from anywhere in the United States, unless otherwise specified in the job posting. Work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Summary of the Job:

 

Serve as a key figure in the Public Finance investment banking group as lead analyst on deal analytics, disclosure and offering documents, and serving as a key contact with internal and external stakeholders. Comply with all applicable regulatory and ethical requirements of the industry, markets and organization.

About This Role:

 

• Develop a thorough understanding and ability to execute Public Finance including the business, market, issues / sectors, requirements, regulations, and analytic structure options and process
  • Obtain and summarize market data to assist PF with understanding, identifying, and analyzing trend opportunities within the market including  markets, products, services, sectors, types of issuances, underwriting, and Public Finance structures
  • Develop understanding of Northland strategic vision
    • Participate in identifying and maintaining understanding of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, gaps
    • Assist with entering new markets, products, etc.
    • Provide input and recommendations to manager to enhance departmental effectiveness and the strategic plan
  • Contribute to and support defined strategy, revenue targets, goals, objectives and activities with regard to individual, Public Finance, and Capital Markets

Provide ongoing support to the Public Finance team including providing analytic support, offering document creating and review, closing document creation and review, and serving as an internal and external liaison

• Learn the applicable data systems and how the support the structuring of debt
  • Research outstanding debt for targeted issuers to identify and run potential refunding scenarios
  • Run various financing structure alternatives for prospects and clients as requested
• Assist with business development activities
  • Identify prospects for the Public Finance bankers to engage and prompting  and follow-ups when beneficial; make initial contact with targeted issuers to set up introductory meetings
  • Assist in creation of financing proposals, presentations, pitch books and one-pagers as requested by the Public Finance bankers; participate in presentations to prospects
  • Identify, register for, and attend applicable trade shows
  • Assist with internal deal processing activities including engagement committee process, credit analysis, and sales bulletin preparation
  • Coordinate file documentation and closings
  • Develop strong working relationship with issuers, counsel, rating agencies and credit enhancers to serve as an effective Northland Public Finance liaison
• Develop appropriate reporting tools to communicate with Northland management regarding general Public Finance activities, including business development activities

Understand and adhere to all Northland policies, laws, and FINRA / SEC regulations application to role (Ongoing)

• Complete compliance continuing education
• Ensure adherence to Northland compliance requirements in business development materials and process documents
• Maintain awareness on the Capital Markets compliance and regulatory environment (e.g. NASD, SEC)  (Ongoing)
• Report all issues, violations of law or regulations in accordance with the steps defined in the Northland compliance standards
• Understand and adhere to all of the accountabilities listed above specifically related to Anti-Money Laundering and the USA Patriot Act

Exhibit professional behavior, promote positive working relationships, and drive your personal and professional development

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