Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC (“SWS”) is a top-ranked financial firm that provides investment banking, sales and trading, and underwriting services to municipal and corporate clients across the nation.  With headquarters in New York City and Oakland and 19 offices throughout the country, SWS has managed over $1.6 trillion of municipal bonds in more than 6,000 transactions for the funding of education, housing, health services, transportation, utilities, capital facilities, economic development, and general infrastructure projects. Additionally, we are a perennial leader as a co-manager of investment-grade corporate debt, a named dealer on more than 40 commercial paper programs, and a seasoned and successful share repurchase agent.  SWS is also proud to have been ranked first among women and minority-owned (W/MBE) municipal investment banking firms for 22 of the past 23 years. Our diverse professionals are not only committed to providing the highest level of value-added services to our clients but also committed to improving the communities in which we work and live.  We have a 25+ year track record built on integrity, experience and results.

SWS is seeking applications from junior investment banker candidates for its expanding Infrastructure and Public Finance team.   The firm will consider candidates for the position of Investment Banking Analyst based on qualifications and demonstrated experience.  The successful candidate(s) will be expected to work remotely until further notice; ultimate office location will be determined on a case-by-case basis, though New York City is preferred.  Investment Banking Analysts provide analytical and quantitative support and generally assist more experienced junior bankers as well as senior bankers to provide investment banking services to clients in the public sector. At SWS, all bankers are an integral part of the financing team, assume a high level of responsibility, and actively participate in all aspects of transactions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work alongside senior staff in preparing proposals and/or coordinating responses; draft client presentation materials and memos discussing financing strategies, market trends, firm qualifications, etc.

• Prepare graphical representations or various debt statistics

• Compiling municipal issuers' historical financial information from public documents

• Preparing and maintaining databases on client debt

• Analyze historical debt issuance and debt affordability

• Performing financial modeling and cash flow analyses to evaluate debt financing alternatives

• Participate in active transactions

• Participate in presentations to clients, as needed

• Formatting, printing and binding of professional-looking documents for meetings

• Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. or B.A. in finance, economics, public administration or related fields is preferred
• Relevant experience working in the public finance sector and/or familiarity with municipal debt instruments are extremely strong positives
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills are a must and good understanding of financial markets is expected
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to use Bloomberg and other finance industry statistical and structuring tools (DBC Finance, WhatsBest!) is desirable  
• Highly self-motivated, well-organized, and willing to work long hours when needed
• Ability to prioritize tasks, react to changes, solve critical issues, and work independently while being team-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and professional presence with clients is required
• Must be FINRA Series 52, 63 and SIE licensed or willing to become licensed within 6 months from the date of employment

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Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: EOE/M/F/V/D.