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We're seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Public Finance Banker to join our Global Markets team. This role is located in New York, NY or Pittsburgh, PA - HYBRID
Role Overview:
In this position within our Public Finance team in Global Markets Trading, you will be responsible for sourcing and executing capital market debt transactions from the point of engagement through financial close while providing investment banking solutions for the firm's public sector & nonprofit clients throughout the country. You will work closely with our sales & trading, underwriting, derivatives and DCM teams to engage public sector clients from across BNY's enterprise to expand our Public Finance footprint.
In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:
Manage all aspects of Fixed Rate Public Finance including business development, deal execution and management to generate revenue within the space
Develop financing and strategic advisory transaction ideas
Market and present the firm's services to new and existing clients
Create presentations and plans of finance and responses to request for proposals (RFP's) and drive the deal execution process
Ensure all regulatory and compliance measures are followed
Source, structure, document, and execute municipal bond transactions across the country, as well as select sector specific issuer customers when applicable
Lead deal identification; generate and evaluate strategic and financing ideas and options for clients
Execute financing transactions; review numbers (new money, refunding, restructuring analysis and review debt profiles
Coordinate with internal and external parties to ensure regulatory compliance
Liaise and leverage internal resources as needed to maximize client delivery
To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:
Bachelor's degree required
7 + years of investment banking experience in public finance preferred
Track record of understanding and experience within the the municipal bond market
Previous experience in the following areas preferred : developing financial models to structure bond transactions, performing new money and refunding's, participating in the execution of senior managed deals including the coordination of all financing team members, due diligence activities, analyzing and structuring debt, analyzing financial legal documentation, presenting financing and credit analysis plans to clients, creating investor presentations. Experience leading municipal bond offerings throughout the transaction lifecycle
Strong analytical skills, quantitative training and research and experience managing large deal teams and complex financings is advantageous
Demonstration of the ability to work independently in a highly detail oriented manner
Strong communication and relationship building skills required
Established network, reputation and client relationships preferred.
Project management skills and track record of delivery within a timely manner required
A strong team player who can guide and mentor junior team members as needed
Ability to travel for business when required
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
FINRA Series 7(grandfathered), 79 or 52 and 63 licenses required, in addition the candidate will need to obtain a Series 50 within 6 months of employment
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:
America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
"Most Just Companies", Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023
Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $139,000 and $300,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.