Public Finance - Analyst at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

J.P. Morgan's Public Finance team is looking for analyst and associate candidates for positions in our San Francisco or Los Angeles office. J.P. Morgan's Public Finance Group is responsible for providing investment banking solutions for the complex financing needs of the firm's public sector clients throughout the Country. Public Finance clients include state and local governments, non-profit healthcare organizations, higher education and cultural institutions and other entities that issue tax-exempt debt. Client teams are based regionally and by industry sectors (Infrastructure, Healthcare, Higher Education, Housing, Energy and Environmental, etc.). The Public Finance Group provides exposure to all aspects of the capital markets by working closely with our sales & trading, underwriting, derivatives, and debt capital markets desks for prospective and live transactions.

Roles and Responsibilities

Duties of a Public Finance Analyst/Associate include:

• Develop customized financial models using Excel to develop customized bond financing structures

• Utilize industry-approved third-party programs (DBC) to prepare bond structures

• Perform credit and debt capacity analyses for specific credits based on industry/sector

• Prepare responses to requests for proposals required as part of the solicitation process

• Create and manage debt profiles for issuers/credits

• Evaluate existing debt portfolios for refunding/restructuring opportunities

• Execute bond financings for all issues in which J.P. Morgan participates

• Work closely with all areas of Public Finance, including DCM, various syndicate desks, and credit origination to pitch municipal clients and execute transactions

• Interact with various professionals in other areas of the firm to facilitate presentation, RFP responses and execute bond transactions

• Prepare presentation materials used by bankers and senior management for client meetings

• Participate in client presentations, as required

• Join in various internal department activities

• For Associate candidates, assist in management of analyst duties

Qualifications:

Candidates should be adaptable, able to manage projects independently and ready to assume a high level of responsibility as a member of a team. Work ethic is a must and ability to commit to the multi-year analyst/associate program. You should also be able to work well under pressure in a demanding environment, producing accurate, detailed materials while meeting tight deadlines.

Candidates should also have a well-rounded academic background with coursework in finance or economics and be highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Candidates should demonstrate academic strength, strong teamwork, communication skills and a high energy level. An undergraduate degree from a competitive university or higher required. Previous Public Finance experience at an investment bank or financial advisory firm required.JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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